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Administration and Information Technology HNC

Campus Sighthill Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 7

Study mode Part time

Duration 42 weeks

Start date Aug 2024

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Course overview

This is a day-release HNC (a system of allowing employees 1 day off work to go on educational courses) and you will attend Edinburgh College one day a week over two years. This course is an excellent opportunity, designed to be taken alongside your full-time work, to progress in your avid career and gain vital industry skills; creating a more productive work environment. 

Administration and Information Technology HNC will develop your IT, communication and organisational skills. This course is a stepping stone toward a rewarding career as a financial assistant, personal assistant, administrator or office manager. You should study this course to enhance your skills in your current job and workplace to progress internally. The course is ideal for those who currently work in administration or who wish to improve their IT skills and knowledge.

What you will learn

  • Personal Development Planning
  • Office Administration
  • Digital Technologies for administrators
  • IT in Business: Word Processing and Presentation Applications
  • IT in Business: Spreadsheets
  • IT in Business: Databases
  • Recording Financial Transactions
  • Communications: Business Communication
  • Administration and Information Technology: Graded Unit

Meta Skills Developed:

  • Integrity
  • Adapting
  • Initiative
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Curiosity
  • Critical thinking

How the course is assessed

  • You will be continually assessed throughout this course. 

Number of days per week

  • One day per week in college on a Wednesday. (may be subject to change).

Entry requirements

  • A minimum of two relevant Highers at C or above or relevant experience in an office environment.
  • Any relevant National Qualifications Group Award at SCQF level 6. 

Relevant subjects could include

  • English
  • Administration
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Marketing
  • Modern Studies
  • History

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

  • HND Administration and Information Technology.
  • Second-year entry into a university course.

Career options

This course may lead to a promotion at work 

  • Finance Assistant 
  • Personal Assistant  
  • HR Assistant 
  • Administrator 
  • Office Manager 

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date Duration
Sighthill Campus Part time 26/08/24 42 Weeks

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