Lewis Secretarial and Computer College
Secretary Intensive 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 course covers the key Secretarial skills to start a career as a Secretary – enabling you to complete your training quickly and start job hunting within a matter of weeks.
You also have the benefit of adding on other OCR Diplomas later on – and if booked within 12 months you would benefit from a 10% discount.
You will be studying for the:
OCR Level 2 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 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 |
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 |
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 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.