Nitec in Service Skills (Office)

Course Overview

 

 

Introduction

This course provides students with the skills and knowledge in performing a range of administrative tasks to support the operational effectiveness and efficiency of an organisation.

 

Entry Requirements

 

To apply for this Nitec in Service Skills (Office) course, you must possess :

  •    2 GCE 'O' Level Grades (Grades 1 - 8) in any 2 subjects

  •   Or 3 GCE 'N' Level Passes (Grades 1 - 5) in English Language and two other subjects·

  •   Or Entrance test conducted by ITE

 

Core Modules                       

                                                   

Office Communication

Business Event Organisation

Office Software Applications (IT)

Book-Keeping

Customer Relations

Business Etiquette and Grooming

Principles of Office Administration

Basic of Personal Finance

                    

Duration

 

280 hours

 

Progression Opportunities 

 

Graduates may apply for advancement to some related Higher Nitec courses. On completion of the Higher Nitec course, you can enroll in a related diploma course at the polytechnics. Alternatively, you may pursue these courses at private training centres which are licensed by ITE as their Approved Training Providers.

 

Career Prospects

 

Nitec in Service Skills (Office) graduates are employed by companies in all sectors of the economy, including government departments, statutory boards and private sector companies.

Based on the 2006 graduate employment survey, the mean gross monthly salary of a Nitec in Service Skills (Office) graduates is about $1,150. There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. The challenge is to prepare yourself by upgrading your technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.