N5
Administration & IT

• Administration and IT cuts across all sectors of the economy and offers wide-ranging employment opportunities.

• The National 5 Administration and IT course provides candidates with experience of real-life administration tasks and engaging practical activities relevant to the world of work. There is an emphasis on the development of transferable life skills and the application of these skills.

• Candidates following the course become aware of the use of technology within the workplace, as they complete organisational tasks.

• The course helps candidates to develop administrative and IT skills, and an understanding of related theory, enabling them to effectively contribute to and support organisations.

• This course is designed for learners who are interested in administration and the practical uses of IT.

• It contains a significant practical component, involving experiential learning, which encourages the development of skills, knowledge and understanding.

• Level 4 Administration & IT

• Equivalent qualification / experience

The course consists of 2 areas of study;

1. Administrative Theory in the Workplace

2. IT Applications

The course assessment will consist of 2 components: a question paper and an assignment. The question paper has a total mark allocation of 50 marks. This is 42% of the overall marks for the course assessment. The assignment has a total mark allocation of 70 marks. This is 58% of the overall marks for the course assessment.

The course may provide progression to:

• Higher Administration & IT

• Further study, employment and/or training

Careers using Administration & IT include: Insurance, Civil service, Reception and Secretarial work, Travel and tourism, Housing administration, Banking, Financial services, Event management, Data administration, Clerical work, Human resources, Payroll administration.