Administration & IT - National 4 and 5
Senior pupils can work towards achieving National 4 or National 5 qualifications in Administration and IT.
The N4 and N5 courses have 3 compulsory units of study that assess candidate's practical skills:
The N4 and N5 courses have 3 compulsory units of study that assess candidate's practical skills:
- Administrative Practices
- IT Solutions for Administrators
- Communication in Administration
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National 4 is assessed internally using various assessments plus an Added Value Assignment. The work is assessed by the teacher throughout the course in accordance with SQA regulations. National 5 pupils are required to complete the 3 units of study. There is a 3 hour assignment (completed in March) and a 2 hour practical exam (in May). Both are externally marked by the SQA and pupils are graded A-D . The N5 Assignment accounts for 58% of a student's grade with the final exam making up the remaining 42%. |
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S5/6 pupils can study Administration at this level with no prior experience following negotiation with the PT of Business, Technology and Enterprise.