Higher Certificate in Computers and Administration
Career Fields
- Office Secretary
- Administrative Assistant
- Production Supervisor
- Personal Assistant
- Customer Relations Officer
- Front Office Clerk
COURSE OVERVIEW
The purpose of this qualification is to provide students the opportunity to acquire skills required to perform basic and
elementary functions in a Computer and Administration environment. Training for this programme is both theoretical and
practical. It allows students to grasp fundamental knowledge in the workings of various software packages and the modern
office environment. The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this qualification are essential for social
and economic transformation and contribute to the upliftment and economic growth within the business sector. The students
are trained to assist management with various administrative duties. Students will be able to obtain employment in a range
of business administration, clerical, general office administrators, secretarial, receptionist, data entry clerks and related
positions.
This programme will contribute to the full development of the student within the Computers and Administration environment
by providing recognition and further mobility within the field of Business Administration. The qualification supports the
philosophy of life-long learning, because students will be able to increase their access to employment since this programme
also caters for individuals that who are employed but lack the certification to perform efficiently or to be promoted. This
qualification is the start of a career path in the Administration environment. The skills, value attributes, and knowledge
reflected in this qualification are building blocks that will prepare students for progression along the learning ladder.
Any of the following certificates will be accepted at registration:
National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 granting access to Higher Certificate studies
Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4
National Certificate Vocational, NQF Level 4 granting access to Higher Certificate studies.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is considered on merit and circumstances
Upon successful completion, students will receive a Vaal Skills Training Institute (PTY)Higher Certificate in Operations Management.
All examinations are set and administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
The National N Diploma is issued by the DHET.
The programme duration is 1 year on a full-time basis, or 2 years on a part-time basis.
Tuition is face to face and is
scheduled per campus.
Programmes are offered during the week on a full-time and part-time basis.
Part-time tuition is
scheduled as per the stipulated planner.
All textbooks at BTC are free. Simply enquire on registration for more details.
We offer free Saturday classes, run by qualified lecturers.
Enquire at any of our campuses for a current programme pricelist.
| 1st Year 1st Semester Subjects | Credits |
|---|---|
| Business Communication | 15 |
| Business Practice | 20 |
| Office Computing | 20 |
| 1st Year 2nd Semester Subjects | Credits |
|---|---|
| Call Centre Administration | 10 |
| Office Administration | 30 |
| Introduction to Business Management | 25 |
With this programme learners can further there be learning both horizontally and vertically.
Learners can receive credits at
our institution and move onto other programmes offered at our Institution or
they may obtain credits from public institutions
and progress vertically.
The Professional training obtained from this programme allows our learner`s entrance additional
Qualifications the credits obtained can be used as evidence for RPL for other qualifications
Please enquire at the Vaal Skills Training Institute (PTY) campus for the
prospectus containing post-certificate studies.
Admission to further your studies at a different institution remains the prerogative
of each institution and its academic
council.
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