The Administration and IT course develops learners’ administrative, organisational and IT skills. Learners develop an understanding of administration in the workplace and the IT skills required for the role. Enabling them to contribute to the effective functioning of organisations through administrative positions.
Administration is a growing sector which cuts across the entire economy and offers wide-ranging employment opportunities. Moreover, administrative and IT skills have extensive application not only in employment but also in other walks of life.
The key purpose of this Course is to develop learners’ advanced administrative and IT skills and, ultimately, to enable them to contribute to the effective functioning of organisations in supervisory administrative positions.
The Course aims to enable learners to:
– develop knowledge and understanding of administration in the workplace and its importance
– develop a range of advanced IT skills for processing and managing information
– develop a range of skills to communicate complex information effectively, making appropriate use of IT
– acquire skills in managing the organisation of events
The broad structure of the Course meets its purpose and aims, which are addressed by the three Units it comprises.
The Course is a blend of applied, experiential learning and related theory and uses real-life contexts, which makes it relevant to the world of work. Its uniqueness lies in enabling learners to work towards industry standards in IT in an administration-related context. While the skills, knowledge and understanding it develops reflect current administrative practice, the Course is sufficiently flexible to take account of emerging technologies, and this will ensure its continuing currency and relevance.
The Course makes an important contribution to general education through developing a range of essential skills which will stand learners in good stead regardless of the career path they ultimately choose. Its contribution to vocational education is just as significant because it opens up progression to a range of careers in administration and IT. The Course also supports the wider curriculum through its emphasis on IT.
