Training 4 U Services (UK) Ltd is a registered company in England & Wales (no 7061359).
Registered office: Suite 205 Chaucer House, 134 Biscot Road, Luton,
Beds, LU3 1AX
Training 4 U Services (UK) Ltd is registered as a UK Register of Learning Providers
(UKPRN 10029985)
As an administrator, you are expected to offer a range of office skills to cover a number of routine and basic duties. At a beginner’s level, these may include:
Being organised and able to prioritise work is something which administrators need to be good at, so time is spent on developing these skills. Being a team player and fitting in is also very important and activities are planned to help the would-be administrator become more confident and able to cope in the work environment.
Progression
At level 2 you will aim to increase keying in speeds to 35/40 words per minute (wpm). The syllabus includes Manage own performance in a business environment, solve business problems, work with other people in a business environment, order products and services, agree a budget, producing business letters, multi-page reports and manuscripts, memorandums, faxes, press releases and multi column tables and IT skills in spread sheets, databases, presentations and desk top publishing.
Accuracy of text is very important and time is spent on developing proof reading skills and techniques. Attention to detail is crucial and time is given to improving spelling, grammar and punctuation in class sessions.
You will take part in work experience as part of your course, going out to work in local businesses in Luton. .
Entry Requirements
Progression
The college offers the new, credit-based NVQ Certificate which involves building up a number of credits to achieve the full qualification.
An NVQ is the ideal qualification to aim for if you are working in an administrative role. Candidates will need to be working in a suitable administration job, either full or part-time, on a paid or voluntary basis. All candidates must have access to real work in order to gain the necessary evidence.
These qualifications recognise the skills and experience which candidates may have gained over a period of time, or are currently acquiring in their job. Level 3 is appropriate for you if you are working in an administrative role, have skills and experience of a variety of tasks, and have some autonomy and responsibility in the work you do.
Most candidates aim to complete the award within an 18 month period. However, the time scale is flexible and candidates may finish more quickly if they have been able to spend a lot of time on their award.
We understand that candidates may have busy work schedules so the
flexible approach is designed to avoid disruption. The sessions are
used to provide assistance and support to candidates who are building
portfolios of evidence, and for review of evidence, planning work to be
undertaken and assessments. Group sessions are arranged subject to demand to enable candidates to
network with others and spend time working on their portfolio.
Having completed one NVQ, many people go on to complete others in
associated subjects such as customer
service, team leading or management, depending on the level of
responsibility and nature of the job. If the level of responsibility
within the current role increases, a higher level within the same
qualification suite can be done. It is also possible to apply for an apprenticeship in Business &
Administration which involves working towards an NVQ Diploma in
Business & Administration at level 4, or you can apply for University.