Preparatory Course for Pearson LCCI Private Secretarys Diploma هذه الدورة تدرس باللغة الإنجليزية

تفاصيل الدورة

This course aims to assist candidates in developing a range of genuine skills that will be relevant to administrative roles in any business function; especially for those holding, or those who wish to hold, an appointment as a private secretary and assistant to senior managers. Holders of this Diploma can progress to pursue the Certificate in Business Administration awarded by the Institute of Administrative Management (IAM). The aim of this qualification is to develop the candidates knowledge and general understanding of business organisation and what the influence on the business organisation and what the success factor for business might be. Therefore, to highlight the contribution which the individual can make to the success of the business.

Teaching / Learning Methods and Strategies

Trial of Past Year Examination Papers / Assignments / Classroom Face-To-Face Theoretical / Practical Explanations

Entry Requirements

1 GCE N Level OR
1 GCE O Level OR
LCCI Level 2 Certificate OR
NITEC/Higher NITEC OR
Those without formal qualifications but have related work experience, and possess high-school level English standard assessed on case-by-case basis
Module

The course provides an advanced secretarial qualification for those holding, or seeking to hold an appointment as a private secretary and assistant to middle and senior management. At the end of this program, students will have - the competency to handle letters, reports and business documents; sound theoretical knowledge of secretarial abilities and attributes; and the ability and technical expertise to produce business communications from written instructions from written instructions in an appropriate, consistent and coherent form.

The course comprise of 4 modules

Business Administration
Business Principles and Practice
English for Business
Award in Text Production
1. Business Administration

The aim of this unit is to allow candidates to gain a deep knowledge and understanding and its application in the key areas of administration and organisation, administration systems and procedures, business services and management support.

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES:

Understand the need for effective business communication
Be knowledgeable about effective business communication
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of accurate and timely information
Have an understanding of different administration systems and procedures and be able to plan ahead
Identify appropriate equipment and service suppliers and make recommendations on best business fit
Be knowledgeable about planning business meetings, events and travel
2. English for Business

This unit focuses heavily on practical and realistic communicative tasks in a work environment. This unit will provide excellent, clear, systematic guidelines to help candidates achieve their aims and, in this increasingly qualificationed world, an undoubted edge to those wishing to operate in international business circles.

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES:

To write apt and accurate English suited to the stated purpose
To understand and write English using formats that are current and common in business communication
To adopt the tone, form, layout, content and composition appropriate to the requirements of a given situation
To understand spoken and recorded Business English at the defined level
To participate in conversations
3. Business Principles and Practice

The Level 3 Certificate in Business Principles and Practice develops candidates understanding of the advanced principles and practices of business such as management and culture, operational and financial management, strategy and business improvement. The qualification is suitable for people who want to develop their understanding of modern business management practices in order to improve their business career opportunities and/or academic progression. It is particularly suitable for people who currently hold management positions within any of the functional business areas or those aspiring to such positions.

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES:

The nature of economic activity and the internal and external environment and constraints in which businesses operate
National and multinational forms of businesses and their impact on the local economy
How businesses are functionally organised and managed in relation to corporate culture, image and identity
The different aspects of operational and financial management of a business
Strategic planning and the frameworks, models and strategies that may be used in strategic analysis and implementation
Business performance measurement and the frameworks and practices that may be used to improve performance.
4. Award in Text Production

The Level 3 Award in Text Production develops candidates skills in transcribing and editing texts accurately, according to complex instructions and specific situations. It also develops candidates skills in selecting and using appropriate presentation tools. The qualification is suitable for people working, or intending to work in more autonomous administrative or secretarial roles.

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES:

Proficiency in transcribing a range of complex business documents from printed and handwritten copy using a computer or word processor
Competence in producing business documents to a mailable business standard
Competence in using appropriate presentation tools within text production.
Grading System

For English for Business and Business Administration modules -
GRADING RESULTS
50% - 59% PASS
60% - 74% PASS WITH MERIT
75% and above PASS WITH DISTINCTION
For Business Principles and Practice module -
GRADING RESULTS
50% - 59% PASS
60% - 74% PASS WITH MERIT
75% and above PASS WITH DISTINCTION
For Award in Text Production module -
Successful candidates will be awarded the Level 3 Certificate in Text Production based on the achievement of the percentages and grades below:

RESULTS GRADING AND MARKING SCHEME
Pass confirms that a standard of 97% accuracy was achieved
Credit confirms that a standard of 98% accuracy was achieved
Distinction confirms that a standard of 99% accuracy was achieved
Assessment Information

EXAMINABLE THEORY / PRACTICAL PAPER (EXTERNAL AWARD BY LONDON CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, UK) - 4 TIMES / YEAR [MARCH & APRIL (Series 2/On-Demand) / JUNE (Series 3) / SEPTEMBER (On-Demand) / NOVEMBER & DECEMBER (Series 4)].

Expected date of release of Assessment result

Assessment results will be available to the students within 3 months upon completion of the last assessment for that assessment cycle. Appeal (if any) on assessment results must be lodged within 7 days after the release of assessment results.

Criteria of Award

Candidates must fulfill at least 75% course attendance requirements by AEB to sit for examinations. To achieve the Group Diploma, candidates must successfully complete and pass 4 modules within 24 months duration based on 1st sitting of examinations.

Final Award

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Level 3 Private Secretarys Diploma

Specimen Certificate

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