Lewis Secretarial and Computer College
Graduate Sec Fast Track Course
If you have any specific questions or would like further information about this course including full details of the syllabus, forthcoming start dates, our current fees and payment plans please CLICK HERE or telephone 01803 299955.
This is a short course designed to give you the opportunity to gain secretarial skills to an advanced level to get you into the business world, when your degree will then start to have an impact.
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:
OCR Level 3 Diploma in Text Processing
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.
OCR Level 3 Diploma in Text Processing
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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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Word Processing |
Developing your editing skills on multi page documents using a full range of Word tools, creating complex tables, documents in columns and leaflets |
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Document Presentation |
Learning how to use desk top publishing in Word to create advanced display documents including diagrams |
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Mail Merge |
Learning how to set up mail shots using Word for letter templates and Excel and Word for data files |
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Audio Transcription |
Producing business documents from dictation requiring advanced English and proof reading skills |
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Business Presentations |
Using PowerPoint to create slide presentations using a range of different slide formats |
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Speed Keying |
Developing your touch typing skills and speed to over 55 wpm |
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 5 hours a week, which can be broken up into one hour study slots perhaps, or 2-3 hours on a Saturday and Sunday 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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5 hours per week on average |
5 months |
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10 hours per week on average |
3 months |
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20 hours per week on average |
8-10 weeks |
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Over 30 hours per week on average |
4-6 weeks |
The maximum duration within which this course needs to be completed is 5 months.
The course is put on hold whilst you or the College are on holiday - enabling you to have holiday breaks whilst studying your course.