Programme Overview

The National Certificate (Office Administration) is a programme at each of Levels 2, 3 and 4 of the NQF. This programme is designed to provide both the theory and practice of Office Administration. The practical component of study may be offered in a real workplace or in a simulated workplace environment. It will provide students with an opportunity to experience work situations during the period of study.

Minimum Entry Requirements

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

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

Duration

It 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 study, which is Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4.

Subjects

In order to obtain a National Certificate (Office Administration), a student is required to take a total of 7 subjects. These include 3 fundamental subjects and 4 vocational subjects.

Fundamental Subjects

• First additional language - which must be the language of teaching and learning (i.e. English)
• Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
• Life Skills and Computer Literacy

Vocational Subjects

• Office Practice
• Business Practice
• New Venture Creation
• Office Data Processing

Vocational Activities

The holder of the National Certificate (Office Administration) will be able to:

• Organize and manage own activities responsibly and effectively
• Collect, analyze, organize and critically evaluate information
• Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations
• Use science and technology effectively and critically
• Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation

Career Opportunities

It provides an opportunity to access careers in any of the sectors listed below:

• Office Administration
• Receptionist
• Secretary
• Personal Assistant
• Data Capturer
• Administrative Assistant
• Office Manager