Course Summary
Course Name:
Office Administration: ICB National Diploma
Certification Type:
Course Level:
NQF6
Duration:
The Office Administration: ICB National Diploma is the third and final Office Administration course, set by the ICB.
During this course, you will finalise and complete the knowledge and skills you have learnt in your previous National and Higher Certificate studies, as well as be introduced to new aspects of administration, such as management and finance.
Course Information:
Course Name | Office Administration: ICB National Diploma |
Accreditation | The Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) |
Examinations | Completion of three assignments, and two tests Your final exam will take place on fixed dates during the course of the year. Registration deadlines are published on the student portal and ICB website |
Award Type | National Diploma: ICB Office Administration |
Award Issued By | The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) and FASSET |
SAQA ID | 35958 |
NQF Level | 06 |
Course Duration | 36 Months |
Credits | 360 |
Entry Requirement | Higher Certificate: ICB Office Administration |
Office Administration: ICB National Diploma Subjects
The following subjects will be covered in your Office Administration: ICB National Diploma course:
- Business and Office Administration 3 (BOA3)
- Financial Statements (FNST)
- Management (MGMT)
What Will I Learn?
During your Office Administration: ICB National Diploma course, you will learn about, and finalise your knowledge on:
- The framework for preparing and presenting financial information
- Administering a close corporation
- Organisational behaviour
- Planning a public relations programme
- How management theories have developed
- Management functions and organisational structure
Benefits Of Having An Office Administration: ICB National Diploma Qualification?
An Office Administration: ICB National Diploma completes your ICB Office Administration qualification, and provides you with all required credentials needed to aid in your employment possibilities.
As every firm, organisation, or corporate operation relies on the competence and skills of its administrative staff, the number of career routes you could pursue with an Office Administration National Diploma is virtually endless.
Career Opportunities
After completing your Office Administration: ICB National Diploma course, you will be able to pursue a number of various career routes in Office Administration, including the following:
- Public Relations Manager
- Office Manager
- Administrative Manager
Salary Expectations
Depending on the job path you choose to follow, your salary expectations will vary. The following are some estimated monthly salaries for the various Office Administration careers:
- Public Relations Manager: R25 000 monthly expected salary
- Office Manager: R22 500 monthly expected salary
- Administrative Manager: R34 250 monthly expected salary
Role And Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities you can expect are mostly determined by the career route you choose to take. For careers in Office Administration, you can anticipate the following duties:
- Draft and oversee content and media releases
- Build relationships with journalists and key influencers
- Communicate on behalf of the clients and employers, and ensure that they uphold a favourable image
- Develop and implement plans, policies and procedures for staff to follow
- Supervising office operations and junior staff
- Manage the payroll of a business
- Manage personnel databases
Office Administration: ICB National Diploma Curriculum
The Office Administration: ICB National Diploma curriculum includes the study of three subjects. During your studies, you will complete various assessments, and will require a minimum grade of 60% to pass the course.
Office Administration: ICB National Diploma Assessments To Be Completed
You will need to register for the Office Administration: ICB National Diploma assessments using the ICB Student Portal. Once you have registered, you will need to complete assignments, tests, and a final examination.
After registering on the ICB Student Portal, you automatically obtain access to ICB MACCI. MACCI is a digital platform that allows you to view your assignments and test results, as well as apply for your PoE and final exam.
Office Administration: ICB National Diploma Assignments To Be Completed
During your Office Administration: ICB National Diploma course, you will be required to complete the following tests and assignments:
- Formative Assignment 1
- Formative Assignment 2
- Formative Assignment 3
- ICB Test 1
- ICB Test 2
Your assignments and tests will account towards 30% of your overall course mark. Only after you have completed both tests will you be allowed to take your final exam.
Office Administration: ICB National Diploma Exams
Your Office Administration: ICB National Diploma examination will take place at the end of your study module, and will account towards 70% of your course grade. In order to sit for the examination, all course assignments and tests must be completed.
Why Choose To Study With Bellview Institute of Distance Learning?
Choosing to study the Office Administration: ICB National Diploma course through Bellview Institute of Distance Learning will provide you with a range of advantages and benefits, that are designed to ensure your time studying goes as smoothly and efficiently as possible. View our benefits.
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Bellview Institute of Distance Learning Application Process
You can apply to study through Bellview Institute of Distance Learning using various quick and easy application process methods. To register, you can apply via:
- Our online application form
- Contacting one of our course specialists
- Contacting our Student Recruitment Office:
Call or WhatsApp: 065 656 9818
Landline Number: 021 838 8280
How Do I Study For An Office Administration: ICB National Diploma?
To study for an Office Administration: ICB National Diploma, you will need to have a:
While studying, you will be required to:
- Complete and submit all course assignments
- Write all required tests before your final examinations
- Write your final examinations online or in-person
Once you have successfully completed all your course assessments, and achieved a minimum course grade of 60%, you will be awarded with an Office Administration: ICB National Diploma.
When Can I Start Studying Office Administration: ICB National Diploma?
You can start the Office Administration: ICB National Diploma course at any time, provide you have all necessary documents, and meet all course requirements. Registrations are open all year round.
Frequently Asked Questions
A few important skills to have an as Office Administrator include:
- Computer literacy skills
- Organisational skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
The Office Administration: ICB National Diploma is on an NQF level 06.
The typical task and responsibilities an office administrator is responsible for handling include:
- Coordinating meetings
- Managing a company’s payroll
- Managing travel arrangements and appointments
- Submitting reports and preparing proposals wherever needed
- Assisting colleagues wherever needed
Yes, ICB courses and qualifications are accredited. All ICB course training providers must be accredited by the DHET. This means that all of the ICB qualifications are fully accredited.
Your National Qualification will be issued by FASSET. You will also receive a programme completion certificate from the ICB.
Some Office Administration job responsibilities include:
- Maintaining office services
- Organising office procedures
- Preparing pay rolls
- Designing filing systems
- Reviewing supply requisitions
- Assigning/monitoring clerical functions
Some Office Administration related interview questions could be:
- Can you elaborate on your past experiences in this field?
- What do you know about our company?
- What administrative duties have you been responsible for?
- Why do want to work for this company?
- What are some of your strengths that will help you perform well in this role?
- How would you keep your administrative schedules organised?
- Do you have computer skills?
- How will your skill set contribute to our team?
- How would you handle stressful situations as an office assistant?
- Do you have any questions about this position?
A high salary for an Office Administrator in South Africa would be around R42 200 per month.
The most common distinctions in administration is made between centralised and individual administration but most companies use a combination of both.
FASSET issues the Office Administration: ICB National Diploma and you will also receive a Programme Completion Certificate.
The Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) act as the accreditation bodies for ICB courses.
Yes, the Office Administration: ICB National Diploma has the following SAQA ID number: 35958.
Office Administration is essentially the process of overseeing all of the daily activities that take place within the office.
Some career paths you can follow with an Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate include:
- Public Relations Manager
- Office Manager
- Administrative Manager
Office Administration is basically the act of overseeing the daily functions of a business.
The entry requirement for an Office Administration ICB National Diploma course is an Office Administration ICB Higher Certificate.
Administrative activities include:
- Answering Phones
- Storing Information
- Greeting Visitors
- Meeting Preparation
To find out the current fees for the Office Administration: ICB National Diploma course, contact one of our course specialists.
The Office Administration: ICB National Diploma is the final course in the ICB Office Administration programme. After completing this course, you can start applying for jobs in this field.
Yes, your ICB Office Administration National Diploma course will be your last course taken before you graduate and can start your professional career in Office Administration.
The ICB Office Administration National Diploma subjects includes:
- Business and Office Administration 3 (BOA3)
- Financial Statements (FNST)
- Management (MGMT)
It will take about 88 months to complete your Office Administration studies.
Having an Office Administration qualification will give you access to a broad range of career fields, and will allow you to work in industries such as:
- Retail
- Education
- Legal
- Marketing
Office Administrators earn about R15 000 per month, with salary ranges from R9 000 (entry level) to R35 000, or more.
No, to start your Office Administration you will need to have a Matric Certificate (National Senior Certificate or Amended Senior Certificate).
Upon completion of your Office Administration: ICB National Diploma course, you can do the following:
- Apply for entry-level jobs
- Complete another ICB course
If you want to become an Office Administrator, you can register for our ICB Office Administration courses.
Yes, it is. There is a lot of responsibility in the job but it is a very rewarding profession.
It will take you 24 months to complete the Office Administration: ICB National Certificate.
In order to complete your Office Administration: ICB National Diploma course, you will need to:
- Complete and submit all three course assignments
- Write and pass both tests before your final examinations
- Write and pass the final examinations in-person or online
You can view all your assignment, test, and exam dates on the ICB Student Portal.
This is what you will learn in this course:
- How to prepare and present financial information
- Organisational behaviour
- How to plan a public relations programme
- How management theories changed over the years
These are the subjects that will be covered in this course:
- Business and Office Administration
- Financial Statements
- Management
No. The minimum requirement for the Office Administration course is a Matric certificate. An Amended Senior Certificate or a National Senior Certificate will be sufficient.
These are the benefits of studying an Office Administration course:
- This qualification is in demand by employers
- Increased job opportunities
- Learn scarce skills making you more employable
Yes, the course is accredited by the Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB).
The results you get from the assessments and tests count for 30% of your final grade. The exam makes up the remaining 70%.
These are your career options:
- Public Relations Manager
- Office Manager
- Administrative Manager
Yes, the Office Administration course is accredited by the Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB).
The Office Administration: ICB National Diploma course SAQA ID is 35958.
You can complete the course in 36 months.
The Office Administration: ICB National Diploma is issued by FASSET and the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB).
The exam counts for 70% of your final exam.
The assignments count for 30% of your final course mark.
The Office Administration: ICB National Diploma course has a total of 360 credits.
You will need to have the Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate to qualify for the Office Administration: ICB National Diploma course.
No, not at all. All of our courses are affordable. Furthermore, we offer various payment options to make furthering your studies easier.
The payment options available are:
- Monthly Payment
- Unique Payment
- Advance Payment
- Split Payment
No, the Office Administration: ICB National Diploma course is not expensive at all.
You are going to need the following skills:
- Organisational skills
- Time Management skills
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving skills
- Team work skills
- Tech-savvy
Once you completed the Office Administration: ICB National Diploma course you will be able to apply for a number of different career opportunities.
No, you will not need a specific pass level to qualify for the ICB Office Administration Certificate course.
These are the two types of Office Administrators, they are:
- Centralised administration
- Individual administration
You will be learning about the following topics:
- Business Administration
- Office Administration
- Financial Statements
- Management
Author: Ashley Roskruge
Editor: Connor Bergsma
Date Published: June 6, 2022
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