HNC Administration & Information Technology
This course aims to provide a high level of information technology, administrative and organisational skills as well as 2 credits of options in for instance Human Resource Management to allow entry or progression to the post of Administrator/Secretary in a variety of organisations. Students completing this qualification can articulate to Year 2 of the HND on a part-time basis. Successful students have an excellent track record of gaining employment/promotion and undertaking further studies at HND and degree level.
FULL-TIME
Course Content
Subjects include: IT in Business - Spreadsheets, Database, Word Processing and Presentation Applications, Office Administration, Office Technologies, Recording Financial Transactions, Developing Personal Effectiveness, Communication plus 2 credits of options.
SCQF Level: 7
Entry Requirements
1 Higher or 12 relevant SQA Units at Intermediate 2 or equivalent or other relevant qualifications or experience.
Study Mode
Full Time, Part Time, Day Release, Evening & Distance Learning.
Progression to
Access to 2nd Year of HND Administration & Information Management Technology or Degree Courses.
Career Paths
Career as a Supervisory Level Administrator, Personal Assistant or Secretary.
DAY RELEASE, PART TIME AND EVENING
Start Date:
August 2008
SCQF Level: 7
Duration:
2 Years
Day:
Day Release: Tuesday morning & Tuesday afternoon
Part Time: Tuesday afternoon & Tuesday evening
Evenings: Tuesday & Wednesday
Time:
Day Release: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Part Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm plus 6.00pm - 9.00 pm
Evening: 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Cost:
£600 per year, plus appropriate SQA fees.
Students are required to pay a deposit on application.
Please contact Student Services for more information on
0800 052 7343
DISTANCE LEARNING
Aim:
This newly revised course has been designed in consultation with employers to provide the skills required in today's office including a high level of IT skills - covering Databases, Spreadsheets, Word Processing and Presentation Skills, as well as bookkeeping, communication and personal effectiveness. Specialisms in Human Resource Management or Information Technology may be undertaken as part of the course as well.
Length of Study:
The course consists of 12 Higher National Credits, each of which lasts 18 weeks with tutor support.
Entry Requirements:
It is highly recommended that candidates have a formal qualification in word processing/typing as the level of skill required for a pass in this area is extremely high. If you are uncertain whether you have the required level of skill please contact Fiona Gladman, Course Leader on 0141 581 2247 or e-mail fgladman@reidkerr.ac.uk
Contents:
Course Content: Core - Word Processing, Preparation of Presentations, Databases, Spreadsheets, Office Administration, Office Technologies, Personal Effectiveness, Book-keeping, Communication. Optional - Human Resource Management, SAGE Accounting
Study Method:
Home-based, self-study with a tutor to contact for help and advice.
Assessment:
Assessments on this course are continuous throughout the year and consist of various methods including open and closed book assessments and/or oral presentation. In addition there is a closed book examination (graded unit) towards the end of the course which assesses elements of all core units. This must be undertaken under supervised conditions. Some unit assessments must be taken under supervised conditions either in college or elsewhere with appropriate invigilation. A detailed course handbook is available on request.
Cost:
£1200 + £100.25 SQA Group Award Fee
