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Higher Admin & IT
Entry Requirements
-National 5 pass (A-C) in Administration & IT
-Pupils wishing to ‘crash’ Higher should have National 5 Maths pass (A-C).
What will I learn?
You will learn about the factors contributing to an efficient administrative function: time and task management, effective teams, complying with workplace legislation, the impact of digital technologies, and customer care.
Content includes:
the role of administrative assistant; strategies and importance of effective time and task management; characteristics and importance of effective teams; knowledge of workplace legislation and strategies for ensuring compliance; impact of digital technology on the organisation; features of good customer care; organising and supporting meetings and events; appropriate methods of communication and research.
IT applications
You will learn how to organise and manage information using digital technology in administrative contexts. You will create and edit complex business documents using software application functions to analyse, process and manage information. You will learn about barriers to communication and ways of overcoming them to ensure effective communication, and how to maintain the security and confidentiality of information.
Content includes:
word processing; spreadsheets; relational databases; presentations; communication.
How will I be assessed?
The course assessment has two components totalling 120 marks:
Component 1: question paper – worth 50 marks (consisting of two sections, section 1 worth 10 marks, and section 2 worth 40 marks)
Component 2: assignment – worth 70 marks.
For the assignment you will demonstrate your skills in using complex IT functions, such as word processing, producing spreadsheets and desktop publishing, and apply them in the context of managing the organisation of an event.
Both the question paper and the assignment are set and externally marked by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).
Digital Learning Platform
Each class has a Google Classroom - this where class notes, assignments, homework and further learning resources are shared with pupils.
Parents can be added to Google Classroom pages to see any upcoming homework or marked class work.
Ask your teacher if you have any problems!
Useful links:
GCFLearnFree - Microsoft Office
This website contains handy tutorials and "how-to" guides for Microsoft Office applications.
The SQA website is a useful resource to inform pupils about the course itself. There are also past papers available for free revision.
Pupils can sign up for free and access a wide range of revision materials.
Textbooks (Available in Department)
Progression
Try another subject in the department? Many pupils who sit Higher Administration & IT enjoy Higher Business Management!
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