Administration & Technology

Today's employers require people in administration roles to be multi-skilled and to play key roles in the organisation. If you've got what it takes, this programme will give you the confidence to take on these roles or to broaden your skill set in your current employment.

In our relaxed and safe learning environment you'll increase your knowledge and skills to contribute to the performance and productivity of any business. You'll also know how to work well in a team and learn about good communication in the office.

When you pass this programme, you'll get this qualification:

• NZ Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) Level 3.

• office equipment and administration processes
• producing documents using a computer
• customers and customer service
• creating and using a computer database
• writing minutes for a formal meeting.

This is a full-time programme that consists of 60 credits delivered over 20 weeks. Some of our locations offer different delivery modes. These will be confirmed by your local campus and might include:

Option 1 (Contact): 

You'll be required to attend:

• 20 hours of class time per week
• a 2-hour tutorial per week
• 1 x 5-hour haerenga (trip)

In addition to these attendance hours, you’ll be expected to complete learning activities designed to enhance your learning for:

• approximately 8 hours per week.

Option 2 (Blended):

You'll be required to attend:

• 8 hours of class time per week
• a 2-hour tutorial per week
• 1 x 5-hour haerenga (one per semester)

In addition to these attendance hours, you’ll be expected to complete learning activities designed to enhance your learning for:

• approximately 20 hours per week.

Some of the learning activities will need to be completed online. You'll need to have access to an internet connected device for this programme.

To enrol in this programme, a potential student must:

• be at least 16 years of age
• be a New Zealand citizen (or citizen of Australia, Tokelau, Niue, Cook Islands) or permanent resident
• attend an information session and an enrolment interview.

You might need to:

• pass a pre-entry test to demonstrate numeracy and literacy skills.

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You can take your skills and understanding further by moving into a higher level course.

You'll be able to apply for roles that require general office administrators across a variety of sectors.