{"id":47,"date":"2019-03-21T17:35:51","date_gmt":"2019-03-21T17:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/cgssocials\/?page_id=47"},"modified":"2019-03-21T17:41:57","modified_gmt":"2019-03-21T17:41:57","slug":"administration-and-it","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/cgssocials\/administration-and-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Administration and IT"},"content":{"rendered":"
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BGE – ICT<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Pupils in S1 and S2 at Campbeltown Grammar School will experience one period of ICT a week which gives them practical hands-on Computing experience working on the following skills and knowledge \u2013<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Understanding of modern day technological developments<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduction to networks and integrated software packages<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Applying and advancing skills in integrated software packages e.g. Microsoft Office<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Problem solving using basic programming<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Communication skills including using presentation software<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Designing, building and evaluating computer programs including\u00a0Scratch<\/em><\/p>\n

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Administration and IT<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Pupils can study Administration and IT at National 4, National 5 and Higher level.\u00a0 The Administration and IT Course involves:<\/p>\n

Administrative Practices<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Administration tasks in the workplace<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Key workplace legislations<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Customer service<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Organising and supporting events<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Advancing technologies to aid modern day working<\/p>\n

IT Solutions for Administrators<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Develops skills in IT, problem solving and organising and managing information.\u00a0 Pupils will select the following IT applications to create and edit business documents \u2014<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Word Processing<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Desk Top Publishing<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Spreadsheets<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Databases<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Emerging technologies<\/p>\n

Communication in Administration \u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Using various ICT to gather, share and evaluate information including \u2013<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Multi-media presentations<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 E-diaries<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 E-mail systems<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Internet<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Emerging technologies<\/p>\n

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How will I be assessed?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

All work is assessed within the department at Nat 4 level, leading towards Nat 5 level.<\/p>\n

At National 5 there is a 3 hour practical assignment worth 58% of the final grade.\u00a0 From 2018, there is also a final exam with both practical and theory elements worth 42%.<\/p>\n

At Higher level, there is a 4 hour assignment worth 70% of the final grade.\u00a0 There is also a written theory exam worth 30%.<\/p>\n

What homework will I be expected to do?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The course is mainly practical and pupils are advised to practice their ICT skills whenever possible.\u00a0 There will be regular written homework when working on the theory unit.\u00a0 Homework will be issued through ShowMyHomework.<\/p>\n

Possible careers after studying Administration and IT include:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Accounting<\/p>\n

Administrators<\/p>\n

Banking<\/p>\n

Civil Service<\/p>\n

Reception Work<\/p>\n

Personal Assistant<\/p>\n

Procurement<\/p>\n

Office Management<\/p>\n

Payroll Administration<\/p>\n

Clerical Work<\/p>\n

Event Management<\/p>\n

Call Centre Operations<\/p>\n

Quality Management<\/p>\n

Local Government<\/p>\n

Data Administration<\/p>\n

Housing Administration<\/p>\n

Health Service Administration<\/p>\n

Customer Service<\/p>\n

Human Resources<\/p>\n

Court Administration<\/p>\n

Travel and Tourism<\/p>\n

Paralegal Services<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The links below provide information from the SQA on Administration and IT including past papers and marking solutions.<\/p>\n

SQA Subject Page for National 4 Admin and IT<\/a><\/p>\n

SQA Subject Page for National 5 Admin and IT<\/a><\/p>\n

SQA Subject Page for Higher Admin and IT<\/a><\/p>\n

Pupil Information on studying Administration and IT\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I chose this subject as I have always had an interest in computers which I was able to explore by taking Administration & IT. By speaking to the teacher of this subject, my questions were able to be answered as well as receiving advice and support. To be able to take this subject, I showed my enthusiasm and interest in the subject itself. I had also just completed my first year of Business Management which allowed a connection between the two subjects. We mainly focused on computer work and organising the Campbeltown Highland Games during the year with a small amount of theory work every so often (only for Higher exam). There are different topics we cover: Time & Task Management (which I enjoyed the most), Effective Teams, Workplace Regulations, Impact of IT on the Workplace and Customer Care.<\/p>\n

Admin helps you to learn more about the computer as well as working in an office environment. It also helps with independent learning.<\/p>\n

Homework was a once a month thing as most work took place on the computer. Revision and studying was required. The teacher constantly checked our progress which helped when mistakes were made. There was an assessment at the end of the year where we followed a question booklet that gave us different tasks. Each task was related to some sort of event, for example, a wedding. This assessment counted for 100% of National 5 grade whereas it counted for 70% of Higher grade.<\/p>\n

I\u2019d recommend this subject to anyone interested in computers or working in an office environment as it broadens skills and increases knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

BGE – ICT Pupils in S1 and S2 at Campbeltown Grammar School will experience one period of ICT a week which gives them practical hands-on Computing experience working on the following skills and knowledge \u2013 \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Understanding of modern day technological developments \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduction to networks and integrated software packages \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Applying and advancing skills … Continue reading Administration and IT<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2574,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-47","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/cgssocials\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/47","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/cgssocials\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/cgssocials\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/cgssocials\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2574"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/cgssocials\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/cgssocials\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/47\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":70,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/cgssocials\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/47\/revisions\/70"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/cgssocials\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}