Higher Administration and IT

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parentforumscot For course information, specimen question papers and past paper guidance visit: Higher Administration and IT: www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47918.html Curriculum for Excellence Key Terms and Features Factfile Education Scotland: https://education.gov.scot/nationalqualifications Further Information for Parents and Learners Information on assessment, skills, progression, revision resources and summaries of National Qualifications www.parentforumscotland.org HIGHERS IN A NUTSHELL The National Parent Forum of Scotland Higher Summary Administration & IT SOCIAL STUDIES SEP 2018 Content The course has two areas of study: • Administrative theory and practice • IT applications Skills Learners will be able to: • understand administration in the workplace and its importance • take responsibility for key administrative tasks • develop a range of advanced IT skills for processing and managing information • communicate complex information effectively, making appropriate use of IT • develop skills in managing the organisation of events • solve problems in the context of administration Opportunities for Learners Learners will be able to: • develop their administrative and IT skills • use a range of functions, some of them complex, of software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing, presentation • organise, manage and communicate relatively complex information • understand relevant health, safety and security legislation and workplace procedures Assessment • The course will be assessed through a question paper (exam) and an assignment, which will be marked by SQA and graded A to D. • The question paper is worth 50 marks and makes up 42% of the total assessment mark. It contains two sections, with one of the sections containing a set of questions based on a piece of stimulus material. • The assignment is worth 70 marks and makes up 58% of the total assessment mark. The assignment is set by SQA on an annual basis and conducted under a high degree of supervision and control. Learners complete the assignment in one 2 hour block (excluding printing time). Question PaperSection 1: A scenario is described, followed by questions (10 marks) Section 2: Questions cover the coursework (40 marks) 1 hour 30 minutes 50 marks Specimen Paperwww.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm Assignment The assignment will be written up in timed conditions. Marks will be allocated for demonstrating the following skills: spreadsheet, database, word processing and communication. 2 hours 70 marks Progression Higher courses can stand alone or follow on from National 5 qualifications and may lead to Advanced Highers, the Scottish Baccalaureate and a range of qualifications within Further and Higher Education. HIGHER