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Business 3
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3)
BI1603
Course Details
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Feb 2019 - HamiltonJul 2019 - HamiltonApr 2019 - OtorohangaFeb 2019 - OtorohangaJul 2019 - OtorohangaSep 2019 - Otorohanga
- One semester
- Full-time or Part-time
- Fee Free
- You may qualify for fee free study under Youth Guarantee
- Level 3
- Hamilton City Campus or Otorohanga
Summary
You'll use the latest version of Microsoft Office to learn techniques in creating business documents such as reports and spreadsheets. You’ll also learn MYOB software, which is widely used by small businesses. The final week of your programme is spent in a real office environment where you will be able to put your new skills into practice.
Your study will consist of 16 weeks of in-class learning and one week of work experience.
What You'll Learn
You will learn about:
- Working with people
- Performing financial transactions
- Spreadsheets and technologies
- Word and administration support
Study Topics:
- Technical Skills
- Written communication, including business correspondence and emails
- Reception skills, including customer service techniques, telephone skills
- MYOB accounting
- Business technologies including computers, laptops, tablets, printers, Outlook, Word, Excel
- Administrative systems including meeting preparation, filing, scanning, copying
Soft Skills Taught:
- Professional and ethical behaviour
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Team work
- Self-management
Learning That’s Relevant
The difference at Wintec is that you’ll learn from tutors who have extensive experience as practicing professionals in their field. At Wintec, we ensure that you develop the skills that you need to actually do the job!
You’ll spend most of your time on a computer using the latest version of Microsoft Office to learn advanced techniques in creating business documents such as reports and spreadsheets. You’ll also learn MYOB software, which is widely used by small businesses.
The final week of your programme is spent in a real office environment where you will be able to put your new skills into practice.
Career/Further Opportunities
This programme could lead to a variety of office-related jobs such as Receptionist, Office Junior, Administrator, Records Officer or Data Processor.
Scheduling and Workload
As a general guideline the expectation is that you will be required to be at Wintec up to 5 days per week (as a full time student). This can be from Monday – Friday anytime between 8am and 7pm. The maximum in-class time would be 16 hours per week plus your own self-directed study or work placement.
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Entry Criteria
Candidates are required to have gained:
- A minimum of 10 literacy credits at NCEA Level 1 or above made up of 5 credits each in reading and writing; and
- A minimum of 10 numeracy credits at NCEA Level 1 or above; or
- New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2); or
- A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above; or
- Equivalent.
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Your First Day
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Intake 901 (Semester One)
Date: 07 February 2019
Time: 9am - 11.30am
Venue: City Campus, Gallagher Hub, Event Room 1
Intake 902 (Semester Two)
Date: 11 July 2019
Time: 9am - 11.30am
Venue: City Campus, Gallagher Hub, Event Room 1
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