BUSINESS STUDIES

National Certificates N4-N6: Management Assistant

NATIONAL CERTIFICATES N4-N6: MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

This Management Assistant qualification provides opportunities to access typist, office administration, secretarial, receptionist and personal assistant careers. The person that will make a success of a career in administration or as management assistant is a person that is organised and methodical.

This course consists of an N4 Certificate, N5 Certificate and N6 Certificate. After completing the N6 Certificate students need to submit proof of 18 months experience in industry/practical in order to qualify for the National N-Diploma through the Department of Higher Education and Training.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

What do I need to have completed before I can apply to study this course?

  • Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification

Students with competency in Office Data Processing, Compu-Typing, Typing, Information Processing or
Computer Application Technology (CAT) will receive preference. An average percentage of 45% or higher will be to the candidate's advantage (Business Studies and English). The medium of teaching in this course is English and students must be able to speak and write English.

COURSE DURATION

How long will it take to complete the qualification?

  • 6 months per level full-time (3 semesters to complete up to N6 level)
  • 18 months practical experience
  • Enrolment in January and July
(Part-time - Crawford Campus only)

COURSE LOCATION

Where can I study this course?

NATIONAL CERTIFICATES N4-N6: MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT is available at:

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

What will I be studying during this course?

N4 CERTIFICATE
  • Communication N4
  • Office Practice N4
  • Information Processing N4
  • Computer Practice N4

CAREER OPTIONS & GENERAL FAQ's

What will I be qualified as after completing the course?
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Data Capturer
  • Management Assistant
  • Office Administrator
  • Personal Assistant
  • Receptionist
  • Secretary
  • Typist

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