Lewis Secretarial and Computer College
Graduate PA Summer 2012 Fast Track Course
All of our courses are taught through distance learning - we have tutors/lecturers here at the College Mondays to Fridays working with our students on a daily basis, corresponding through email, sending and receiving work, providing feedback, identifying problems, marking work, and providing guidance and exam/assessment preparation.
There is no need for you to attend the College and you can study full time or part time to fit in around your other commitments. We are just a click away!
For course and careers advice as well as information on course fees, start dates, current discounts etc either telephone 01803 299955 or EMAIL our course and careers advice team.
Available from June 2012 - specifically designed for Graduates/A Level Students going to University this Autumn! If you haven't quite finished the course - you can still continue to study when back at University. Study at pace to suit you through the summer break.
A fast track course to complement your Degree and to help get you working in the business world. Specifically designed to enable Graduates to gain qualifications easily whilst studying at home and through the summer months before returning to University.
These qualifications will open up the job market and help you start your career in the business world and get ahead!
Careers advice and guidance will include covering ideas on how you can use your degree in different types of businesses when combined with the OCR qualifications gained on this course, to help making the most of your degree.
You will be studying for the following qualifications on this Course as follows:
OCR Level 2 Diploma in IT (9 modules)
OCR Level 2 Support Business Meetings
OCR Level 3 Organising a Business Event
OCR Level 3 Carry out Research and prepare a Report
Lewis College Certificates in Text Production, Speed Keying and Audio Transcription
OCR is a leading UK exam awarding body, committed to providing public qualifications at GCSE and A Level, as well as a wide range of vocational qualifications for those studying at College – either part time or full time. They develop their qualifications in close consultation with teachers, industry leaders and government to ensure they are relevant for learners today and meet employers’ requirements.
OCR is part of the University of Cambridge which is Europe’s largest assessment board. They play a leading role in developing and delivering exams/assessments across the world, operating in over 150 countries.
Secretarial Skills - Lewis College Certificates
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Text Production |
Developing your skills in producing different types of business documents requiring advanced English and proof reading skills |
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Audio Transcription |
Producing business documents from dictation requiring advanced English and proof reading skills |
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Speed Keying |
Developing your touch typing skills and speed to over 55 wpm |
OCR Level 2 Diploma in IT
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Word |
Developing word processing skills to a high standard covering a range of Word tools to create complex documents, use mailmerge, editing techniques, desk top publishing features, templates. |
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PowerPoint |
Creating complex slide presentations using a range of different slide displays, speakers notes, transition effects and animation |
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Outlook |
Developing email, and personal information management skills to help organise yourself and your line manager |
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Publisher |
Producing quality publications suitable for brochures, leaflets used at exhibitions and other promotional requirements |
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Excel |
Learning how to use spread sheets to produce statistical information, create formulae and functions, charts and reports |
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Access |
Developing ability to create databases, enter data, interrogate data and produce reports |
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Internet Explorer |
Developing your skills in using this program to search the WWW for research purposes |
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IT Productivity |
Understanding how to use different programs in the office environment |
OCR Administration |
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| Business Meetings | Learn how to support preparing for a business meeting and prepare meeting documents |
| Carry out Research and prepare a Report |
Develop your skills in carrying out research using the Internet and prepare a complex Report |
| Organising a Business Event | Learn how to plan and organise a business event |
You can study this course full-time, or part-time – studying the number of hours per week that suits you and fits in with your other commitments.
We recommend that you study at least 10 hours a week, which can be broken up into one hour study slots perhaps, or 2-3 hours if you find that easier.
Some students wish to study as quickly as possible – and complete the course in as short a time as possible.
The choice is yours!
For your guidance, if you study regularly these hours per week, you should complete the course within:
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10 hours per week on average |
8 weeks |
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20 hours per week on average |
4 weeks |
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Over 30 hours per week on average |
2 weeks |
The maximum duration within which this course needs to be completed is 8 weeks.
The course is put on hold whilst you or the College are on holiday - enabling you to have holiday breaks whilst studying your course.