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Additional Requirements
Hardware Requirements
You will require the following hardware for your personal computer or laptop:
- Intel® Pentium® IV 800 MHz or higher
- Minimum 512MB of RAM or higher
- 128 MB graphics processor
that supports DirectX® 9.0
- Generic Monitor (1024×768)
- 16 GB hard disk space for 32 bit or 20 GB hard disk space for 64 bit
- DVD R/RW drive
- High-speed Internet connection
- A few recordable CDs/DVDs
Software Requirements
You will require the following software for your personal computer or laptop:
- Microsoft® Windows® 7
- DirectX® 9.0
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Programme Type
The applicable INTEC Clerical Administration Certificate is an INTEC Career Programme, which is not an accredited NQF qualification.
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Career Opportunities
The key factors for success in any clerical position are the abilities to do basic calculations, deal efficiently with routine tasks, work neatly and accurately, and be a co-operative team member and a good communicator.
Entrance Requirement
Grade 10 (Std. 8) or equivalent, or relevant work experience (3 years), and computer literacy and access to a PC.
Course Outcomes
Here’s what you will learn from the various subjects that make up our INTEC Clerical Administration courses:
Business Administration
This subject covers the nature of trade, purchase and control of stock, sales-order processing, safe banking, recording of money received and paid, forms of business ownership, staff planning and organization, wage systems, and records and office procedures.
Introduction to Personal Computers (using Windows 7)
You will familiarise yourself with the basic components of personal computers, log on to Windows 7, explore the Windows 7 interface, manage files and folders, use the common tools and programs available in Windows 7, customize the Windows 7 desktop, and browse the Internet.
English for Business
You will learn about the theoretical aspects of written and oral communication and how to communicate effectively. The following topics deal with written communication: Comprehension and Summary, Correspondence, Advertisements, Meetings, Reports and Graphic Communication.
MS Office 2007
You will learn to use the contents of this applications package, including essential programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
Office Practice
This subject deals with the function of the office as an information recording and dissemination centre, which handles information, administers support and manages office supplies.
Financial Accounting l
This subject introduces basic bookkeeping elements, such as the cash book, general journal, purchases journal, trading account and profit and loss account, business forms, control accounts, and value-added tax.
Principles of Marketing
You will gain an introduction to the 4 Ps of marketing: Product, Price, Place and Promotion.
Human Resource Management l
In this subject, you will be introduced to the elements of the Human Resources function, such as personnel planning, recruitment, interviewing, selection, appointment, training, remuneration, performance appraisal, and labour relations.
Public Administration
You will receive an overview of Public Administration, covering the development of the community; principles and guidelines for democracy, citizenship and the right to vote; legislative authority; executive authority; judicial authority; and categories of public institutions.
Course Duration
You should be able to complete this course within 18 months.
Course Content This course consists of the following subjects: - Business Administration
- Office Practice
- English for Business
- Plus add one of the Electives (see list Below)
Electives
Select one of the Electives below: - Introduction to Personal Computers (using Windows 7)
- MS Word 2007
- MS Excel 2007
- MS Outlook 2007
*PLEASE NOTE: Students are not required to write an examination on the elective subjects.
Assessment
For the non-examinable subjects (the elective subjects), all the required assignments must be completed and sent to the College for marking. All assignments must be successfully passed in order to obtain the award. You will need to write and pass 3 formal exams per certificate. Please note that exams are written in June and October of each year. You should complete an examination entry form and submit it to the College, together with the prescribed examination fee before the closing date for the next examination.
Award
After you successfully complete the course, you will receive an INTEC General Administration Certificate.
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