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Certificate in Office Administration and Computing (Intermediate)

Certificate in Office Administration and Computing (Intermediate)

Learn to use Microsoft Office efficiently and learn a range of administration systems. Graduates can work as office staff or move into further study. LEVEL 3

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Programme Overview

Level 3

Whitireia New Zealand have been delivering work-ready Office Administration and Computing graduates for over 20 years. We have built up a strong team of industry experienced tutors who each offer different areas of expertise. Our tutors lead, motivate and inspire students to ensure their success.

On the Office Administration and Computing (Intermediate) programme, you will learn how to use Microsoft Office efficiently and learn a broad range of business skills including workplace communication, customer service and administration systems.

Programme Outline

Learn:

Computing	Administration
Word	Front line Reception
Excel	Stock Control
Data Entry	Admin skills
Access	Communication
	Writing skills

On successful completion gain the:
• Whitireia Certificate in Office Administration and Computing (Intermediate)
• NZQA National Certificate in Business Administration and Computing (Level 3)

Download a brochure about this course.

Study while you work

As well as delivering quality in-class courses using the latest technology and training facilities, you can now choose to learn by distance, enabling you to study while working. This flexible option allows you to study part-time and complete short courses or one-year courses.

Alternatively, we can also customise or provide in-house courses to suit your business requirements.

If you are employed in an office or would like to up-skill your employees, call us for more information.

To study by distance, students must have access to a computer with Microsoft suite installed, access to the internet, employed in a office job and live in the Wellington region (Wellington - Levin).

View course information and outline for this in-work, distance programme.

Campus	Starts on	Duration
	2012: 13 February, 16 July	20 weeks, full time, part time and flexible options available
	2012: 13 February, 16 July	20 weeks, full time, part time and flexible options available
	2012: 16 July	20 weeks, full time, part time and flexible options available
	Flexible Start dates throughout the year*	Full time or part time flexible options available

Domestic Fees: $2,703

International Fees: $10,100 NZD

From 1 January 2012, membership in the Whitireia Independent Students Association (WISA) will be voluntary. Whitireia New Zealand and WISA are working together to set up processes for this change.

Entry Requirements

Domestic students

Open entry

- To students living within the Wellington Region (Wellington - Levin)
- To study by distance, students must be employeed in an administration role and have access to a computer with Microsoft Office 2007 suite and access to the internet.

International students

IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

Further Study

Continue your study in Office Administration and Computing by staircasing onto our (Advanced) Level 4 programmes or if you are currently in-work, study towards the National Certificate in Business (First Line Management).

Alternatively, you will have the confidence to study other business and computing programmes offered at Whitireia.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the intermediate Office Administration and Computing course will have strong computer and administration skills to apply for roles such as:

• Receptionist
• Office Administrator
• Support Worker
• Customer Service Representative

This course will also complement any further study or work options you may be considering.

Download a brochure about this course.