Word Processing

Using Word to create different business documents including display documents is another key area of knowledge required in many office based jobs.

You will not just learn which Word tools do what, but put this knowledge into practice by producing a range of different business documents requiring methodology and organisational skills.

It is important that you know which Word tools to use for different types of tasks, as well as how to complete different assignments efficiently and professionally to help you cope with your workload.

There are 3 Levels to choose from.  For Level 2 and 3 you will need prior knowledge.  Level 1 is for complete beginners.

Touch typing can be included in any of these courses to help develop your touch typing and speed typing skills. This is a free option for all of our Secretarial Courses.

You will gain either the:

OCR Level 1 in Word Processing or

OCR Level 2 in Word Processing or

OCR Level 3 in Word Processing

OCR (RSA) is an established exam board providing a range of GCSE, A Level, teaching and vocational qualifications.  

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.

or

Lewis Secretarial and Computer College Certificate in Word Processing at Level 1, 2 or 3

Level 1

This level is for beginners and will cover some basic knowledge in how to edit documents, produce simple tables, complete forms, create display documents which have a range of different instructions.  You will learn how to have a consistent look to your work and follow instructions.

You will cover a range of Word tools including copy, cutting, pasting, headers and footers, page borders, pictures, simple tables, alignment, indenting, word count, setting margins etc.

Exam preparation is included in the course.

Examination is by a timed exam of 1 hr 45 minutes through completion of 4 Tasks.

Level 2

This level is suitable for those with some basic knowledge in using Word and producing business documents.  You will develop your skills to a business standard covering editing longer documents, more complex tables, creating articles including pictures and displays and business letters created using templates and stored phrases.

You will cover a range of Word tools including copy, cutting, pasting, headers and footers, page orientation, pictures, tables, alignment, indenting, word count, setting margins,find and replace, using auto text phrases etc.

Exam preparation is included in the course.

Examination is by a timed exam of 1 hr 45 minutes through completion of 4 Tasks.

Level 3

This level is suitable for those who have already passed the Level 2 Word Processing exam, or who have worked at business level preparing documents.

You will develop your skills to an advanced level editing complex multi-page business documents, creating newsletters, leaflets and complex tables, different versions of the same document and following more complex instructions.

You will cover a range of Word tools including copy, cutting, pasting, complex headers and footers options, page orientation, pictures, complex table tools, borders and shading, alignment, indenting, setting margins, advanced find and replace, using columns, etc.

Exam preparation is included in the course.

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:

 The maximum duration within which each single Level course needs to be completed is 2 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.