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Course Details
Qualifications
- OCR Level 2 Certificate in Office Administration
- Level 2 Diploma in Office Administration
- Certificate of Apprenticeship
Course duration/location
The programme takes 16 months to complete.
If students do not wish to continue after February, they will have completed the Level 2 Certificate.
You will attend College at Coutanchez Campus for off-the-job training one day a week.
Course Entry
Apprenticeships are available to all.
Candidates demonstrating real passion and motivation will be assessed for suitability using online tests, with support and guidance offered where necessary.
If you have not achieved maths or English at D/3/Level 1, you will study these subjects alongside your apprenticeship. Failure to complete maths and English will prevent progression between apprenticeship levels or achieving your overall apprenticeship.
Courses
Career Start Level 2 Certificate in Office Administration
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Administration
City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration
City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Administration Year 1
Course Content
Semester One: September – February
Students attend College full-time, working towards:
- OCR Level 2 Certificate in Office Administration (Business Professional)
- College Certificate in Text Processing
- Short periods of work experience
- English and Maths where appropriate
Units:
- Working in administration
- Written business communication
- Communication with customers
- Career planning in administration
- Text processing and speed keying
Semester Two: February – December
Students become employees with an agreed employer and continue day-release study.
Units:
- Teamwork in administration
- Financial transactions
- Organising business travel and accommodation
- Organising meetings
- Handling diary systems
- Supporting recruitment and selection procedures
- Further text and word processing, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
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Course Assessment
You will be assessed in both classroom and workplace settings, with evidence of practical ability collected as part of your qualification. Apprentices are expected to complete work outside of class, and employers will support the development of workplace competence.
Course Destination
This apprenticeship prepares you for a variety of administration roles, including:
- Junior Office Administrator
- Receptionist
- Office Assistant
- Public Relations Officer
- Marketing Administrator
- Senior Office Administrator
- Secretary
- General Office Manager
Course Links
The College’s Learner Support Services are available to help you succeed during your apprenticeship journey.
The College also partners with Careers Guernsey, who can assist you with choosing your next steps, interview preparation, and applications. Visit careers.gg for more information.
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Course information correct at time of publication. Courses offered may be subject to change.