MS OFFICE – Paramount Academy

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Introduction to PC, Word, Excel and Powerpoint, NQF Level 03

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide qualifying learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to become competent secretaries.

1. Typequick or Typing II
The ability to type 55 words per minute.
2. MS Office Suite
Knowledge of Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
3. Secretarial Office Techniques II
3.1 Demonstrate knowledge of setting up an office.
3.2 Knowledge of communication in the organization is demonstrated.
3.3 Demonstrate administrative skills.
4. Business Communication:
The competent learner can understand and apply the principles, concepts and strategies of communication.
5. Management
5.1 List the main steps to be taken when establishing a business and the different possible forms of ownership.
5.2 Distinguish between the major differences between profit and non-profit making undertakings.
5.3 Provide an overview of the basic principles of management.
6. One of the following:
6.1 Accounting
6.1.1 Interpret and create financial accounting documents.
6.1.2 Reconcile Bank and Creditors.
6.2 Personnel Management
Knowledge of the role of the personnel manager in an organisation is demonstrated.
6.3 Beauty Care
6.3.1 Learners accept themselves as worthwhile human being.
6.3.2 Assess career and other opportunities and set goals.
6.3.3 Demonstrate values and attitudes necessary for a healthy lifestyle.