Secretary (IT) Diploma Course

Prior experience working in an office? Then you may be eligible to have a discount on the course fees and complete the course under our Fast Track option!
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This is a shorter course covering just 2 OCR Diplomas at Level 2 covering Secretarial and IT skills.
This course is suitable if you wish to study a shorter course as you already have some prior experience or qualifications in Administration.
The option to add on the third OCR Diploma is available with a 10% discount if you enrol on the course within 12 months of completing this course, or top up to Level 3 OCR Diplomas to increase your job opportunities.
You will be studying for ? Diplomas on this Course as follows:
OCR Level 2 Diploma in Text Processing
OCR Level 2 Diploma in IT
and awarded the
LEWIS COLLEGE Secretary (IT) Diploma
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 2 Diploma in Text Processing
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Text Production |
Developing your skills in producing different types of business documents to a business standard |
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Word Processing |
Developing your editing skills, creating tables, documents with pictures and how to use auto text |
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Document Presentation |
Learning how to use desk top publishing in Word to create a range of display documents |
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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 to a business standard |
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Shorthand Transcription |
Writing speech at a verbatim level up to 60 wpm, useful for business meetings and taking messages OR Business Presentations |
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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/Computer Keyboarding |
Developing your touch typing skills and speed to over 35 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 |
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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 |
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, you should complete the course within:
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5 hours per week on average |
10 months |
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10 hours per week on average |
5 months |
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20 hours per week on average |
3 months |
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Over 30 hours per week on average |
2 months |
The maximum duration within which this course needs to be completed is 10 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.


