Students concentrate on developing a range of skills required to work effectively and safely in a modern office environment.  These include oral and written communication skills, information handling and record keeping processing financial documents and operating office equipment including computers.

Business Services (240hrs) consists of 12 units of competency in the AQF Certificate II in Business (BSB20101) and two units from the AQF Certificate III in Business (BSB30101).

Assessment:  This course is based on units of competency. This means that students must demonstrate various tasks to a standard required by Office Assistants.  They are then deemed as ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’ in individual units of work. Completed competencies are signed off by the Assessor in a Student Competency Log book.  No marks are given.  Assessments are ongoing therefore attendance is compulsory to demonstrate competencies.

The HSC exam is optional. It is a written exam made up of multiple-choice items, short answers and extended responses. The trial HSC exam mark is submitted & is used by the Board of Studies in the case of misadventure.

RPL is recognised if evidence is shown.  Please consult with Head Teacher Social Science or VET Coordinator.

Course requirements

o      Students must attempt all units of competency and complete a minimum of 70 hours of work placement.

o      A minimum fee of $25 applies to cover office supplies necessary for the running of a business.

Qualifications

·       Students competent in all Units of competency will be eligible for the AQF Certificate II in Business (BSB20101)

·       Students who are assessed as competent for some Units of Competency will be eligible for a Statement of Attainment showing their partial completion of Certificate II (BSB20101).

Preliminary Year (120 hours)                                         HSC Year (120 hours)

Participate in workplace safety                              Handle Mail

Use Business Technology                                     Prepare & process financial/ business docum.

Maintain Business Resources                                Communicate in the workplace

Produce simple word processed documents             Process and maintain workplace information

Create and use simple spreadsheets                     Provide information to clients

Create and use databases                                    Work effectively in a business environment

                                                                         Organise and complete daily work activities

                                                                         Work Effectively with others