S3 Administration & IT

AIMS OF THE COURSE

Administration is a growing sector which cuts across the economy and offers wide-ranging employment opportunities.  This course aims to develop learners’ administrative and IT skills which will enhance their skills for learning, their life skills and enable them to contribute more effectively in the world of work.  Successful learners will understand the role of administration and develop IT skills appropriate in business, including organising and supporting events.

COURSE CONTENT

The course consists of a range of topics from 2 units of study:

IT Solutions for Administrations

Learners develop skills across a range of Microsoft software packages – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher.  They will also develop problem solving and organising skills and managing information in a variety of administrative and business contexts. 

Communication in Administration

Learners develop skills to use IT for gathering and sharing information.  They develop an understanding of what constitutes a reliable source of information and also be able to communicate information in ways appropriate to its context, audience and purpose.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

This is a practical, hands on course which involves experiential learning and uses real-life contexts.  Learning and teaching of the course will be integrated to emphasise the links and relationships between them.  A range of teaching approaches will be used including resource-based learning, problem solving and research.  The course content will remain focused on current business practices and emerging technologies.

ASSESSMENT PATTERN

Assessment will be evidenced from pupil work and topic/unit tests.