NQ Administration - Level 1
- SubjectAdministration & IT
- QualificationNational Qualification
- CodeNCADMINS-F121A
- Study methods
Full-time
Start term: August 2012
Duration: 1 year 
Course contactAdministrator
0141 272 0648
Course Description
This course is designed for those who are new to office administration and IT. It is also appropriate for those who would like to improve their basic skills. Students gain the up-to-date skills needed to work in an office environment. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access) will be used to word process, create spreadsheets, presentations and databases. Students will also send emails and use the Internet, file, photocopy, work with mail and use the telephone.
SCQF Level
4-5
Subjects Include
Keyboarding and speed typing, word processing, administrative services 1, audio typewriting, communications, numeracy, telephone skills, book-keeping and desktop publishing.
Why Cardonald?
Students who complete this course can also gain qualifications in PC Passport Level 1 and Intermediate Administration Level 1. A week long work placement is incorporated into the course, which is very attractive to employers.
Staff keep themselves up to date with developments in industry, ensuring that students gain the skills that employers are looking for. In addition to this, an outside speaker will come to give a talk during the course, answering questions that students may have, or an outside visit to a business will be arranged.
Entry Requirements
- Three Standard Grades.
- An interview is part of the selection process.
Progression Routes
- Administration Level 2 or NQ Legal Office Administration and Technology.
- Students also go on to take up post in a junior role in an office.