Administration & IT

In S3 this course is optional

Why study Administration & IT?

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 also in other walks of life and can be seen as life skills.

Where does this course lead to in S4?

In S4 you will study a one-year course leading to an SQA qualification at one of the levels National 3, National 4 or National 5 in Administration and IT or the NPA in Office Skills or Business and IT.

What will you study in this course?

Word Processing

Letters, minutes and agendas, forms, itineraries and tables.

Database

Input and edit data, create primary key, select field types, filter, sort, query, add and delete records, hide and unhide columns, print.

Spreadsheet

Input and edit data, formatting, insert and delete columns and rows, hide and unhide columns, adjust column width and rows height, use formulae and functions and create charts and graphs.

Communication

Electronic diaries, e-mail, powerpoint presentations and internet searching.

Theory

Office equipment, staff rotas and appointment books, organisation charts, electronic diaries, health and safety, administrative duties and key departments.

Assessment in this course

In S3 you will be following the N4 course and if appropriate, you will be assessed and presented for N4. This will include assessment of work on a daily basis. Hard copies of some of your work will be kept in an evidence file. There will be an assessment at the end of each application.

You will keep a record of your progress and skills learned in a checklist.

Homework in this course

Homework is usually given to consolidate and revise skills previously learned. You will be given written homework to complete on a regular basis.

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