NOCN
    Level 1
    QN: 603/6285/6
    Curriculum Active

    NOCN Level 1 Award in Business Administration

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 396 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 1
    Awarding Body
    NOCN
    Syllabus Units
    19 Units
    Guided Hours
    396 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Assist with Supporting Business Meetings

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the purpose of business meetings.
    • Know how to prepare for and follow up business meetings.
    • Be able to set up a meeting room and provide support at a meeting.
    2

    Business Communication

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the benefits of effective communication in a business environment.
    • Know about forms of communication.
    • Know about communication in teams.
    3

    Customer Service Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the meaning of good and poor customer service.
    • Understand the importance of first impressions.
    • Know how to assist customers.
    • Know how to deal with customer problems and complaints.
    4

    Equality and Diversity

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand aspects of equality.
    • Understand aspects of diversity.
    • Understand stereotyping.
    5

    Filing Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand methods of filing, types of storage and the need for security and confidentiality.
    • Be able to file information according to workplace procedures.
    • Be able to retrieve and pass on specified information.
    6

    Health and Safety Procedures in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know health and safety procedures in the workplace.
    • Be able to carry out tasks with regard to health and safety in the workplace.
    7

    Improving Own Learning and Performance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to identify own strengths and areas for improvement.
    • Know how to plan to reach learning targets.
    • Be able to review own performance.
    8

    Introduction to Business and Administration

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know duties, procedures and requirements relevant to working in an office.
    • Know about office equipment.
    • Know health and safety procedures when working in an office.
    • Be able to communicate with others when working in an office.
    9

    Presentation Applications

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to create and save presentations which include a combination of content.2.
    • Be able to use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides.3.
    • Be able to prepare slides for a presentation to suit purpose and audience.
    10

    Problem Solving in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to identify problems that occur in the workplace.
    • Be able to identify methods for solving problems in the workplace.
    • Know how to select a problem solving method.
    11

    Reception Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how and why to make visitors welcome.
    • Be able to follow procedures for welcoming and assisting visitors.
    12

    Spreadsheet Applications

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use spreadsheets to enter, edit and organise numerical and other data.2.
    • Use formulas and tools to summarise and display spreadsheet information.3.
    • Select and use tools and techniques to present spreadsheet information effectively.
    13

    Time Management in a Business Environment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about time management methods and tools in a business environment.
    • Know about time management in relation to own role in business.
    • Know how to help others to manage their time.
    14

    Understanding Businesses

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand different types of business.
    • Know how a business structure works.
    • Understand business planning requirements.
    15

    Understanding IT in the Workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about IT applications in the workplace.
    • Know about workplace procedures for using IT.
    16

    Using E-mail

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use e-mail applications and techniques to compose and send messages.2.
    • Be able to deal with incoming e-mail appropriately.3.
    • Know how to stay safe and respond to common problems when using e-mail.
    17

    Using the Telephone

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to use the telephone system in an office environment.
    • Be able to answer telephone calls in an office environment.
    18

    Word Processing Applications

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Enter, edit and combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents.2. Structure information within word processing documents to enhance presentation.3.
    • Use word processing application tools to check documents meet requirements.
    19

    Working as a Team

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the factors that contribute to effective team work.
    • Understand how to contribute to a team discussion.
    • Understand how to participate in a team activity.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/6285/6
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    NOCN
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2020