Office Administration

National Vocational Certificate in Office Administration NQF Level 1-4

The Office Administration is a vocational training course that provides students with a fast track to employment.  This qualification recognises people who have, or wish to have the competencies required in the administration function of an organisation. It is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills, knowledge and attitude required to perform basic office administration tasks that involves communicating effectively with colleagues and clients; filing and retrieving of documents; applying knowledge of the organisation; using of office equipment; coordinating team projects; monitoring customer services; planning and organising meetings; organising events; organising travel arrangements; demonstrating complex word processing skills; monitoring office record filling system; and presenting information in a report as part of office procedures. .  They further have a good understanding of fundamental computer literacy skills, basic numeracy skills, financial literacy skills, entrepreneurship skills, and knowledge of HIV and AIDS and workplace health and safety. 

 This qualification is intended to enhance the provision of entry-level service within the field of administration in all business sectors and leads to the National Vocational Certificate in Business Services (Office Administration) (Level  1, 2, 3 and Level 4). 

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 Qualification requirements 

 The entry requirement for this qualification is the ability to demonstrate basic communication skills in the English language and numeracy.  This qualification will be awarded to people who are credited with 80 credits and have met the requirements of the compulsory sections. 

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