Higher

Admin & IT

INFO

Curriculum Leader: Curriculum Leader: Mr Ferrier

Entry Requirements:

  • Grades A or B at National 5 Administration and IT and a pass at National 5 Maths

    *The department welcomes students who have no prior experience of the subject but would like to attempt the course in one year. For entry at Higher level, Candidates should possess at least one Higher eg in Business Management, Computing, English or Maths plus they MUST have at least a C pass at National 5 Maths. Please contact the Curriculum Leader of Technologies to discuss further.*

Course Content

This highly vocational course equips pupils with first class IT skills which are much sought after by employers. Pupils will develop advanced software skills using eg. Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, PowerPoint and Desktop Publishing. Pupils will learn to produce a range of business documents using this software, developing their communication and presentation skills.

Administrative Theory and Practice

The purpose of this unit is to enable learners to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of administration in, and the impact of IT on, the workplace

IT Solutions for Administrators

Learners will develop the ability to use a range of business software, to an advanced level, covering word processing, spreadsheets, databases and other presentation software

Communication in Administration

The purpose of this unit is to enable learners to develop a range of IT skills, some of them advanced, for research and communicating complex information to others

Assessment

  • A written question paper (30%)

  • An administration and IT computer-based assignment, completed in class (70%)

Career Pathways

What can you do with a qualification in Administration & IT?

• Any administration job, eg. Civil Service, Banking, Insurance.

• Database Management

• A variety of IT work - Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database, PowerPoint