Certificate III in Business Administration - Geelong - Victoria - Gordon Institute of TAFE City Campus - I2981

Business administration courses will provide you with administrative skills and the technical ability to start a career in business sectors. The Certificate III in Business Administration provides a sound basis for a career in an office situation. This course has been designed for people who have little or no administrative or technical skills. This course is available on-campus in both full time and part time modes. Business Administration graduates can look forward to rewarding careers as office manager/supervisors, executive assistants, office administrators, computer operators and clerical assistants or receptionists.

You will need to complete a Direct Entry Application Form to study the Certificate III in Business Administration. You will be expected to have suitable language, literacy, numeracy and communication skills needed to undertake the course.

Certificate III in Business Administration

Modules / Units of Competency
There are a number of Modules / Units of Competency that form the Certificate III in Business Administration . The Modules / Units of Competency and hours listed below are included in the current Gordon course structure and are subject to change.
 
Title     Approx. Hours

Developing keyboarding speed and accuracy     50
Participate in OHS processes     20
Process payroll     30
Process accounts payable and receivable     30
Organise schedules     15
Create electronic presentations     20
Design and produce text documents     90
Produce spreadsheets     35
Write simple documents     30
Deliver and monitor a service to customers     35
Create and use databases     30
Produce text from notes     60
Contribute to effective working relationships     40
 
Duration
The Certificate III in Business Administration can be studied full time or part time. Full time students can expect approximately 24 hours of class attendance each week for six months. Part-time students can expect 12 hours of class attendance each week for a minimum of one year. Part-time evening students can expect 3 hours (two evenings) of class attendance each week for the same period. Full-time and part-time student intakes are generally in February and July.

Selection Criteria
If you would like to study the Certificate III in Business Administration you must apply directly to the Gordon Institute. You will need to complete a Direct Entry Application Form – this form is available from Course Information. Please refer to the Gordon’s website www.gordontafe.edu.au or contact Course Information for guidelines and current direct entry application information.

Applications to study the Certificate III in Business Administration will be accepted in date order of submission.

Pathways
Links and options exist between various levels of study. Accredited pathways exist enabling students to move between courses within the Gordon and to other higher education institutions.

Certificate III in Business Administration

    * Administrative assistant
    * Corporate receptionist
    * Online E-business assistant

        
Certificate IV in Business Administration
 
Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) may be given for skills and knowledge gained through previous study or other relevant experience. For further information refer to the RPL brochure that can be found under Downloads & Forms.
 
Gordon Institute Support Services

The Gordon offers a range of support services to assist prospective students with course, career or fee advice. For enrolled students, the Gordon provides general education support, counselling and careers advisors, disability support services and an Indigenous Education Unit. The Gordon also offers an on-campus Student Residence for students living away from home. If you need assistance in any of these aspects please let a Gordon staff member know so that we can arrange assistance where appropriate.