Diploma in Office Administration and Reception - Level 4
Overview
Are you a receptionist or an office administrator looking to hone your skills to thrive within the competitive industry? Then look no more, as this course in Diploma in Office Administration and Reception – Level 4 is all you need to come away as a skilled individual with immense knowledge on office administration and reception. This course is a certification that could open many doors for interested individuals, given they have a qualification at level 3 or above in a related disciple.
This comprehensive course will first introduce you to the roles, duties and responsibilities of an office administrator and a receptionist. You will learn everything about these two fields from their importance within the organisation, to their role in providing administrative support, leaving no room for confusion. Working with a team is common in both roles, and hence this course also includes modules that will guide you on how to keep your team motivated and to equip them with the right tools to succeed.
Vital skills such as telephone handling skills, communication skills, meeting skills and leadership skills that are needed for a prosperous career in administration and reception will also be sufficiently trained through this course, followed by tutor guidance on how to handle a difficult customer to gain their trust and loyalty. This course will also cover the broader areas such as businness ethics, administration procedures and many more to further strengthen your knowledge on administration and reception.
The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This means that Global Edulink* has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 4 against level descriptors published by Quality Licence Scheme, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.
The course itself has been designed by Global Edulink* to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current qualifications. Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
*South London College is an approved reselling partner for Quality Licence Scheme courses under Global Edulink
Please Note: This Course is Based on USA Standards
Why study at South London College ?
South London College offers the most convenient path to gain skills and training that will give you the opportunity to put into practice your knowledge and expertise in an IT or corporate environment. You can study at your own pace at South London College and you will be provided with all the necessary material which includes Free CV writing pack to make your learning experience enriching and rewarding.
What Will I Learn?
KEY FEATURES
High quality e-learning study materials and mock exams.
Tutorials/materials from the industry leading experts.
24/7 Access to the Learning Portal.
Benefits of applying TOTUM Discount Card.
Recognised Accredited Qualification.
Excellent customer service and administrative support.
| Who Is This Course Aimed at? |
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| Entry Requirements |
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| Access Duration |
The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course. The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time. |
| Method of Assessment |
This online course will be evaluated through written assignments. In order to complete this programme successfully, all students are required to complete a series of assignments. The completed assignments must be submitted via the online portal. Your instructor will review and evaluate your work and provide your feedback based on how well you have completed your assignments. |
| Certification |
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course). Course Code: QLS-03802 |
| Awarding body (Accreditation) |
Quality Licence Scheme have long-established reputations for providing high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. Quality Licence Scheme combine over 180 years of expertise combined with a responsive, flexible and innovative approach to the needs of our customers. Renowned for excellent customer service, and quality standards, Quality Licence Scheme also offers qualifications for all ages and abilities all are developed with the support of relevant stakeholders to ensure that they meet the needs and standards of employers across the UK. |
| Progression and Career Path | This certificate will give your office administration and reception career the jumpstart it has always needed. You can also further expand your education with this certificate or demand for a salary increment or job promotion from your employer. Below mentioned are some of the jobs this certificate will qualify you for, along with the average UK salary per annum according to https://www.payscale.com,
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Course Curriculum
| 1: Administrative Procedure | |||
| Administrative Procedure | |||
| 2: Administrative Support | |||
| Administrative Support | |||
| 3: Telephone Etiquette | |||
| Telephone Etiquette | |||
| ☑ Assignment | |||
| Assignment Brief I – Office Administration and Reception Level 4 | |||
| ☑ Submit Your Assignment | |||
| Assignment Submission – Office Administration and Reception Level 4 | |||
| 4: Business Writing | |||
| Business Writing | |||
| 5: Time Management | |||
| Time Management | |||
| 6: Meeting Management | |||
| Meeting Management | |||
| ☑ Assignment | |||
| Assignment Brief II – Office Administration and Reception Level 4 | |||
| ☑ Submit Your Assignment | |||
| Assignment Submission – Office Administration and Reception Level 4 | |||
| 7: Taking Meeting Minutes | |||
| Overview and Introduction | |||
| Essential Elements of Meeting Minutes | |||
| Responsibilities of a Minute Taker | |||
| Solutions to Potential Problems | |||
| Summary | |||
| 8: Business Succession Planning | |||
| Business Succession Planning | |||
| 9: Communication Strategies | |||
| Communication Strategies | |||
| ☑ Assignment | |||
| Assignment Brief III – Office Administration and Reception Level 4 | |||
| ☑ Submit Your Assignment | |||
| Assignment Submission – Office Administration and Reception Level 4 | |||
| 10: Handling A Difficult Customer | |||
| Handling a Difficult Customer | |||
| 11: Organisational Skills | |||
| Organisational Skills | |||
| 12: Business Ethics | |||
| Business Ethics | |||
| ☑ Assignment | |||
| Assignment Brief IV – Office Administration and Reception Level 4 | |||
| ☑ Submit Your Assignment | |||
| Assignment Submission – Office Administration and Reception Level 4 | |||
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