Woodmill High School S3 S4 course choice booklet subject info | Page 53

Administration & IT Levels National 4 / National 5 Course Outline Administrative Practices - an introduction to administration within organisations IT Solutions for Administrators – develop skills in IT and organising and processing information Communication in Administration – use IT for gathering and sharing information with others Rationale Purpose and Aims The key purpose of this course is to develop learners administrative and IT skills. Learners will:  develop an understanding of administration in the workplace and key legislation affecting organisations and employees  develop an appreciation of good customer care  develop IT skills  acquire organisational skills in the context of organising and supporting small scale events. Information regarding typical learners who might take the course This course is designed for those who are interested in administration and practical uses of IT and want to develop their skills further. This course will prepare students for the next stage in their education and for entering the world of work. Course Structure and Conditions of Award These courses comprise of three mandatory Units. National 4 - Learners must pass all of the required units as well as the Added Value Unit. National 5 - Learners must pass all of the required units as well as the Course assessment. Assessment National 4 All units will be internally assessed and subject to SQA verification. In addition to this pupils will complete an Added Value Unit. This is a practical and administration and IT-based assignment, which will involve a range of straightforward tasks relating to organising and supporting events. National 4 courses are not graded National 5 All units will be internally assessed and subject to SQA verification. In addition to this pupils will complete an assignment which requires them to use their knowledge, understanding and skills in the context of organising and supporting an event. Progression National 4 - National 5 Administration & IT and/or National 4 Business National 5 - Higher Administration & IT and/or National 5 Business Management 53