NC5214 National Certificate in Business Administration and Computing Level 2
This qualification will provide you with a broad range of skills that include administration work, computing, communication, and general workplace skills, enabling graduates to perform competently in positions related to business / office administration. Students enrolled in this programme will learn how to use Microsoft Windows and the Microsoft Office suite of software applications including Word, Excel, and Access.
This qualification also provides a pathway for further education / training by leading onto the National Certificate in Business Administration and Computing Level 3.
Download a copy of the brochure for this programme, ( .pdf 1.9 MB) document will open in a new window.
Note:
Before you can enrol, you must meet the entry requirements and have access to a computer / laptop with the required software.
Programme structure
This qualification is divided into 4 enrolment groups, the units contained in each block have been set up so you start with the easiest units first and progress to the harder ones.
Students will be required to enrol in one group of units at a time, enrolling in the next group once the previous group has been completed.
NOTE: If you have already achieved a unit standard you do not need to enrol for the unit again.
Group One | |||||
Unit | Title | Level | Credit | ||
US12349 | Demonstrate time management | 2 | 3 | ||
US101 | Develop and use keyboarding skills to enter text (Requires Word) | 1 | 3 | ||
US497 | Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety requirements | 1 | 3 | ||
US64 | Perform calculations in the workplace | 1 | 2 | ||
Group Two | |||||
Unit | Title | Level | Credit | ||
US111 | Use a wordprocessor to produce documents (requires Word 2007) | 2 | 5 | ||
US2781 | Manage and protect computer data in a personal computer system (Requires Windows VISTA AND Word and Excel) | 2 | 3 | ||
US3488 | Write business letters and memoranda | 2 | 6 | ||
Group Three | |||||
Unit | Title | Level | Credit | ||
US57 | Provide customer service in given situations | 2 | 2 | ||
US2784 | Create and use a simple computer spreadsheet to solve a problem (Requires Excel 2007) | 2 | 3 | ||
US327 | Document business transactions (This unit will require a work placement or other similar opportunity to gain credit) | 2 | 4 | ||
US2780 | Demonstrate and apply knowledge of a personal computer system (Requires Windows VISTA) | 1 | 3 | ||
US103 | Use data entry skills to input computer data (Requires Word & Excel) | 2 | 3 | ||
Group Four | |||||
Unit | Title | Level | Credit | ||
US1304 | Communicate with people from other cultures | 2 | 2 | ||
US329 | Process financial information for cash transactions | 2 | 4 | ||
US121 | Use office administration and communication systems (Requires Email) | 2 | 5 | ||
US2786 | Create and use a simple computer flatfile database to solve a problem (Requires Access 2007) | 2 | 3 | ||
US3492 | Write a short report | 2 | 3 | ||
| US1277 | Communicate information in a specified workplace | 2 | 3 | ||
Entry requirements
Students must have gained English and Mathematics units or credits in either School Certificate, NCEA level 1, or unit standards.
If you do not have these skills you can sit a short assessment to check your skill level. Please contact the Programme Co-ordinator to obtain an assessment.
Workplace requirements
You need to be in a workplace for a few of the unit standards. Many people organise this by volunteering to work in some organisations. It may be a play centre or school, a farm or with a sole trader. Even a club may be acceptable. Almost everyone is able to do this quite easily. It provides a great opportunity for some people. Discuss this with the Programme Coordinator if it concerns you.
Course availability
The unit standard courses are open for enrolment all year around.
Computer Requirements
Hardware
You will need access to an IBM-compatible PC and a printer to complete the computing unit standards. The minimum requirements are:
- CD or DVD read/write drive
- Access to a printer
- Access to Internet
Software
For computing unit standards, you need to have access to the right software. You will need to make sure that you have:
- Windows VISTA
- Microsoft Word 2007
- Microsoft Excel 2007
- Microsoft Access 2007
Note:
If you have a different version of the above software, you will need to discuss this with the Programme Co-ordinator before enrolling.Level of study
Level 2 on the NZQA framework - equivalent to NCEA level 2 or Sixth Form Certificate. (Find out about levels of study)
Hours of study
This varies according to the unit standard – You should allow about 10 hours per credit. Approximately 600 hours for the whole programme.
Fees
Refer to fee sheet for fees, ( .pdf) document will open in a new window.
What do I do now?
Request a copy of the brochure
Download an enrolment form.
For further information free phone 0508 650 200 or email
Other Information
If you need help or wish to sit the entry assessment contact the Programme Co-ordinator:
Leanne Hita
Freephone: 0508 650 200 Ext. 5230
Direct Phone: 04 914 5230
Email: Leanne Hita
