Administration is a growing sector which cuts across the entire economy and offers wide-ranging employment opportunities. Administrative and IT skills have extensive application not only in employment but in other walks of life.
National 4/5
The National Courses in Administration and IT enables learners to develop skills in word-processing, spreadsheets, databases and desktop publishing software.
Pupils will be working towards gaining a qualification in the Senior Phase. National 4 and 5 courses have distinct units that pupils must pass to gain an overall award:
Higher Administration
Entry Requirements
The Higher course consists of three units:
Assessment
The course has internal assessments which must be passed to gain an overall award. Pupils will undertake an IT based assignment worth 70% of the marks and an external written paper worth 30% of the marks
Progression
Future career paths could include; banking, accounting, insurance, civil service, travel and tourism, office management, clerical work, event management, local government, court administration, health service administration.
