General Office Administration

Course Description

QUALIFICATION OVERVIEW The CVQ Level 1 in General Office Administration (Office Clerk) is for individuals whose Office Administration role requires well-developed behavioural competence but whose scope of independent decision making and bringing about change is limited. Each unit of study is accompanied by a “Hands on” completion project. Persons who attain this qualification will operate under supervision. They are likely to be in roles where they are required: 

● To handle telephone calls 

● To maintain stock control 

● To perform stock control procedures 

● To prepare and bank financial receipts 

● To develop quality customer service 

● To process mail 

● To perform cashiering 

● To operate a personal computer 

● To prepare routine financial documents

Normally persons working at level 1 should be able to competently carry out simple and routine work activities and to collaborate with others through work group and teams. The qualification covers competencies by providing services in General Office Administration (Office Clerk) level 1 such as being able to use business equipment, receiving visitors, displaying human relations, Skills, while working in a safe and hygienic manner. Relevant occupations include: 

● administrative assistant 

● clerical assistant 

● telecommunication 

● receptionist