Administration and IT cuts across all sectors of the economy and offers wide-ranging employment opportunities.
\nThe National 5 Administration and IT course provides candidates with experience of real-life administration tasks and engaging practical activities relevant to the world of work. There is
\nan emphasis on the development of transferable life skills and the application of these skills.<\/p>\n
Candidates following the course become aware of the use of technology within the workplace, as they complete organisational tasks.<\/p>\n
Skills, knowledge and understanding for the course
\nThe following provides a broad overview of the subject skills, knowledge and understanding developed in the course:
\n\uf0a8skills in using spreadsheets, databases, word-processing, desktop publishing and presentations
\n\uf0a8skills in using technology for electronic communication and investigation
\n\uf0a8skills in organising and supporting events
\n\uf0a8problem-solving skills in administrative contexts \u00a0theory of the tasks (duties) and knowledge associated with the administrative support function in an organisation<\/p>\n
Assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n Assignment 70 marks The assignment gives candidates the opportunity to demonstrate:<\/p>\n SQA Website – Admin & IT<\/a><\/p>\n National 5 Past Papers<\/a><\/p>\n Higher Past Papers<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Use this link\u00a0Achieve<\/a> <\/strong>to log in and access the resources<\/p>\n The course comprises five areas of study: Management of marketing<\/strong> Management of operations<\/strong> Management of people<\/strong> Management of finance<\/strong> SQA Website – Business Management<\/a><\/p>\n National 5 Past Papers<\/a><\/p>\n Higher Past Papers<\/a><\/p>\n Use this link\u00a0Achieve<\/a> <\/strong>to log in and access the resources<\/p>\n Use this links below to log in and access the resources<\/p>\n BBC Bitesize National 5<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/subjects\/zd6fcdm<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>BBC Bitesize Higher<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/subjects\/zw26n39<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Use the link \/ tile via GLOW to log in and access the resources.\u00a0 You can also login via this link<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Administration & IT Administration and IT cuts across all sectors of the economy and offers wide-ranging employment opportunities. The National 5 Administration and IT course provides candidates with experience of real-life administration tasks and engaging practical activities relevant to the world of work. There is an emphasis on the development of transferable life skills and … Continue reading National 5<\/span>
\nCandidates work through a series of planning, support and follow-up tasks related to an event or business.<\/p>\n\n
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Business Management<\/h1>\n
\nUnderstanding business<\/strong>
\nCandidates are introduced to the business environment while developing skills, knowledge and understanding of enterprise, and the role of different types of business organisations in
\nsociety. They also learn about the internal and external environments in which organisations operate, and the role of stakeholders in business.<\/p>\n
\nCandidates develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the importance to organisations of having effective marketing systems. They learn about the processes and procedures organisations use to maintain competitiveness, and how marketing can be used to communicate effectively with consumers, maximising customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n
\nCandidates develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the importance to organisations of having effective operations systems. They learn about the processes and procedures used to maintain quality through the effective management of suppliers, inventory, and methods of production in an ethical manner.<\/p>\n
\nCandidates develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the issues facing organisations when managing people. They learn about the theories, concepts and processes relating to human resource management, and how employees contribute to the success of
\norganisations.<\/p>\n
\nCandidates develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the issues facing organisations when managing finance. They learn about the basic theories, concepts and processes relating to financial aspects of business, when preparing and interpreting information to solve financial problems facing organisations.<\/p>\nAchieve Website<\/h2>\n
BBC Bitesize<\/h2>\n
Scholar<\/h2>\n