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National Certificate Vocational Programmes

Office Administration

21 December 2016 / Comments
Business Studies

The National Certificate Office Administration is an Office Administration qualification at each of Levels 2, 3 and 4 of the NQF. This qualification is designed to provide both the theory and practice of Office Administration.

The practical component of study may be offered in a real workplace environment or in a simulated workplace environment. It will provide students with an opportunity to experience work situations during the period of study.

Entry Requirements

The National Certificate Office Administration qualification is a full year programme at each of the NQF levels of study.
A student is issued with a certificate on the successful completion of each level of study, that is, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4.

For entry into the National Certificate Office Administration at NQF Level 2, you require:

  • A year end school report from Grade 9, 10,11 or 12 or
  • An NQF Level 1 qualification, or
  • An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2, or
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements for access to NQF Level 2.

Subjects

In order to obtain a National Certificate Office Administration, a student is required to study a total of 7 subjects. These include 3 fundamental subjects and 4 vocational subjects, of which 3 are compulsory and 1 is optional.

Fundamental subjects
  • Language-which must be the language of teaching and learning
  • Mathematical Literacy
  • Life Orientation

The vocational subjects in the National Certificate Office Administration are:

  • Business Practice
  • Office Practice
  • Office Data Processing
  • Contact Centre
  • Personal Assistance

These subjects are offered at each of the different NQF levels of study in the National Certificate Office Administration qualification.

 

What skills wil I gain

The holder of the National Certificate office Administration will be able:

  • Co-ordinate office correspondence
  • Type letters, reports, memoranda, agendas, minutes
  • Maintain equipment and stationery supplies
  • Perform receptionist duties
  • Co-ordinate and organize functions
  • Organise meetings, staff travel itineraries and accommodation
  • Operate office equipment
  • Become a call centre operator

 

Career Opportunities

The National Certificate Office Administration provides an opportunity to access careers in any of the sectors listed below:

  • Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • Office Management
  • Office Administration
  • Freight Forwarder
  • Human Resource Management
  • Personnel Management
  • Private Secretary
  • Front Line Reception
  • Recruitment of Employment Agent
  • Legal Secretarial Services
  • Personal and  General Services
  • Self employment
 
 

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St Marks Campus
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King Street Campus
King Street Campus

 

 

John Knox Bokwe Campus
John Knox Bokwe Campus

 

 

East London
East London Campus

 

 

 

NCV Programmes

National Certificate Vocational is a programme designed for learners with a minimum of grade 9. The programme accommodates students who have passed either grade 9, 10 of 11. This programme is meant to equip students with the necessary skills needed to pursue a career or business path in Business or Engineering.

Required documents

Copy Certified of latest school report / statement of result / Grade 9 or higher / GET Certificate / ABET Level 4 Certificate / N1 / A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the requirements for access 

  • 3 certified copies of ID of Learner
  • 3 certified copies of ID of Parent/Legal Guardian
  • One ID size photo

Application

Applicants will undergo a placement test before submitting an application for the programme of their interest. The placement test takes place in September every year and students need to book in advance in order to write the test.

Advertisements for placement test booking dates can be found of the college website, local newspapers and social media pages (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter). An ID and Proof of Booking will be required on the day of the placement test.

Applicants will undergo two tests on the day. A numeracy and language (English) test. The pass mark for each test is 50%. Students will only receive results 5-10 days after the test date. Students need to pass both tests in order to be issued an application form.

If you are interested in pursuing any one of the Engineering qualifications you need to have passed pure Mathematics in the grade passed.

Duration

The Programme takes 3 years to complete and the student will be issued with a certificate for each of the level successfully completed (Level, 2 Level 3 and 4). Level 4 is equivalent to grade 12. Each level takes a year to complete.

Class Attendance

The college has a zero tolerance policy to poor and non-class attendance. Students need to inform their lectures if they will be absent from class, this is extremely important as poor or non-attendance could lead to serious consequences. Students need to familiarise themselves with the class attendance policy so as to avoid unsympathetic consequences. Compulsory Subjects Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and English

Examination

Students will undergo a National Examination for each of the subjects they have registered, lecturers and Examination officers at each campus will notify students about examination application processes. Students must familiarise themselves with the examination policies and always adhere to the examination rules and regulations.