NQF LEVEL 2
FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS
The following subjects are compulsory for each level:
English 1st Additional Language
Mathematics
Life Orientation
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS PER LEVEL
Business Practice
Office Practice
Office Data Processing
New Venture Creation (elective) or
Wholesale and Retail (elective)
ADMISSION REQUIRED
A year-end school report for grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 certificate
An NQF Level 1 Qualification
DURATION
1 year
NQF LEVEL 3
FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS
The following subjects are compulsory for each level:
English 1st Additional Language
Mathematics
Life Orientation
Business Practice
Office Practice
Office Data Processing
New Venture Creation or
Wholesale and Retail (elective)
ADMISSION REQUIRED
NQF Level 2 in the specific programme
DURATION
1 year
NQF LEVEL 4
FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS
The following subjects are compulsory for each level:
English 1st Additional Language
Mathematics
Life Orientation
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS PER LEVEL
Business Practice
Office Practice
Office Data Processing
Personal Assistance (elective) or
Wholesale and Retail (elective)
ADMISSION REQUIRED
NQF Level 3 in the specific programme
DURATION
1 year
INTRODUCTION
This NC(V) Programme is delivered under the auspices of the Department of Higher Education and Training and quality assured by Umalusi. The Programme integrates theory and practice and provides students with a broad range of knowledge and practical skills within the Office Administration field.
The NC(V) Office Administration course is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills for successful entry into an administrative secretarial field in any sector. Administration competencies apply to all industries; the formal and informal commercial sectors as well as the non-commercial sector.
Students who successfully complete the NQF Level 4 qualification may seek employment opportunities in this field of study. Students who wish to further their academic studies may advance to the N4-N6 Management Assistant National Diploma courses.
