New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology)

Business & Management

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Equips students with foundational business administration and technology skills for office administration roles, covering computing, communication, office skills and teamwork.

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NZQA Level 3 Certification (60 Credits)

Study Level

Entry

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Gore Campus, Gore

It will take a total of 20 weeks

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Operate business technologies

Use a range of business software applications to produce workplace documents and manage information.

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Perform administrative tasks

Manage files, perform financial calculations, process business data, and support daily administrative functions in an office setting.

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Communicate effectively in a business context

Apply professional communication and customer service skills in accordance with relevant legislative requirements.

What You're Signing Up For

The New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) is designed to prepare students for general office administration positions. Students develop skills in business technologies, customer service, time management, teamwork, financial processing and document creation. The programme is taught using real-life business simulations to help graduates confidently apply for administration roles.

Course Content

  • Customer services and administrative skills
  • Business technologies (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Desktop Publishing, Access Database)
  • Financial calculations and information processing
  • Communication and customer service, laws around communications
  • Office administration (file management, time management, diary management, meetings)
  • Teamwork and workplace practice
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Creating CVs and cover letters

What you need to know first

10 credits at NCEA Level 2 in both literacy and numeracy for school leavers

Four years' secondary education

Mature applicants may demonstrate ability to succeed via prior study or employment

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Business Administration

  • Office Management

  • Office Technology

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Office administrator

  • Secretarial and clerical support roles

  • Receptionist

  • Word Processor Operator

  • General office roles in business settings