YEAR ONE MODULES
- Introduction to PC*
- Windows*
- Word Processing*
- Understanding the Internet*
- Outlook*
- Reception Skills*
- Principles of Customer Service*
- General Office Practice*
- Business English*
- Typing Skills for the Executive Secretary**
*Formative Assessments are undertaken and the highest grade achieved in Formative Assessment is retained. The final grade is based on the Summative Assessment only. A maximum of one (1) additional supplementary assessment opportunity is provided for the Summative Assessment, which will be charged for.
**Keyboarding and Typing modules require the Learner to achieve a stipulated word-per-minute (wpm) typing speed (as stipulated for each module) and in some instances require an additional Summative Assessment. Word-per-minute targets are practice-led assessment formats whereby the Learner continues until the required wpm speed is maintained. Where an additional Summative Assessment is prescribed, the final grade is based on the Summative Assessment as well as the attainment of the wpm typing speed requirement. A maximum of one (1) additional supplementary assessment opportunity is provided for these Summative Assessments, which will be charged for.
Pleasant | Polite | Presentable | Helpful | Patient | Courteous
- Ability to operate effectively in the workplace using a number of Windows-based end-user applications
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers
- Ability to receive visitors and screen calls
- Familiarity with office routine procedures, filing and correspondence
- Good typing skills
Grade 10 Certificate; or National Certificate (Vocational) L2; or equivalent qualification OR Learners can apply for RPL entry into the Programme from the Academic Committee at Boston Head Office.
BOSTON SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMME
On successful completion the Learner will be issued a Boston Short Learning Programme Receptionist Secretary
Ito RPL, on successful completion the Learner apply for admission to a Boston Short Learning Programme or an Occupational Qualification of which either has a Grade 11 Certificate or equivalent qualification as the entry requirement. Each submission is individually evaluated, hence neither admission nor advanced placement is assured
All modules are compulsory and must be passed.