Specification Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Award/Certificate/Diploma in Business and Administration (QCF) For first registration October 2010 Edexcel NVQ/competence- based q ualifications Edexcel, a Pearson company, is the UK’s largest awarding organisation offering vocational and academic qualifications and testing, to employers, training providers, colleges, schools, and other places of learning in the UK, and in over 85 countries worldwide. Our specialist suite of qualifications include NVQs, Apprenticeships, WorkSkills, Functional Skills, Foundation Learning, as well as our exclusive range of BTECs, from entry level right through to Higher National Diplomas. References to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Edexcel does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.) Authorised by Roger Beard Prepared by Catherine Dear Publications Code N025005 All the material in this publication is copyright © Edexcel Limited 2010 Contents Qualification titles covered by this specification 1 Key features of the Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Award/Certificate/Diploma in Business and Administration (QCF) 3 What is the purpose of these qualifications? 3 Who are these qualifications for? 3 What are the benefits of these qualifications to the learner and employer? 4 What are the potential job roles for those working towards these qualifications? 4 What progression opportunities are available to learners who achieve these qualifications? 4 What is the qualification structure for the Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Award in Business and Administration (QCF)? 5 What is the qualification structure for the Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration (QCF)? 7 What is the qualification structure for the Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Business and Administration (QCF)? 11 Forbidden Combinations in the Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate and the Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Business and Administration 16 How are the qualifications graded and assessed? 19 Assessment strategy 19 Types of evidence 20 What do you need to offer these qualifications? 21 Centre recognition 21 Approvals agreement 21 Quality assurance 21 What resources are required to deliver these qualifications? 21 Unit format 22 Units 23 Unit 1: Manage Own Performance in a Business Environment 25 Unit 2: Improve Own Performance in a Business Environment 31 Unit 3: Work in a Business Environment 37 Unit 4: Communicate in a Business Environment 43 Unit 5: Solve Business Problems 51 Unit 6: Work with Other People in a Business Environment 57 Unit 7: Contribute to Running a Project 65 Unit 8: Produce Documents in a Business Environment 73 Unit 9: Prepare Text from Notes 79 Unit 10: Prepare Text from Notes Using Touch Typing (40 wpm) 83 Unit 11: Prepare Text from Shorthand (60 wpm) 87 Unit 12: Prepare Text from Recorded Audio Instruction (40 wpm) 91 Unit 13: Design and Produce Documents in a Business Environment 95 Unit 14: Prepare Text from Notes using Touch Typing (60 wpm) 101 Unit 15: Prepare Text from Shorthand (80 wpm) 105 Unit 16: Prepare Text from Recorded Audio Instruction (60 wpm) 109 Unit 17: Support the Organisation of an Event 113 Unit 18: Support the Co-ordination of an Event 119 Unit 19: Support the Organisation of Business Travel or Accommodation 123 Unit 20: Support the Organisation of Meetings 129 Unit 21: Plan and Organise an Event 135 Unit 22: Co-ordinate an Event 141 Unit 23: Plan and Organise Meetings 147 Unit 24: Make and Receive Telephone Calls 155 Unit 25: Use Electronic Message Systems 161 Unit 26: Use Diary Systems 165 Unit 27: Take Minutes 169 Unit 28: Develop a Presentation 175 Unit 29: Deliver a Presentation 179 Unit 30: Handle Mail 185 Unit 31: Provide Reception Services 191 Unit 32: Meet and Welcome Visitors 197 Unit 33: Deliver, Monitor and Evaluate Customer Service to Internal Customers 201 Unit 34: Deliver, Monitor and Evaluate Customer Service to External Customers 207 Unit 35: Organise and Report Data 213 Unit 36: Research Information 217 Unit 37: Store and Retrieve Information 221 Unit 38: Archive Information 225 Unit 39: Support the Management and Development of an Information System 231 Unit 40: Support the Design and Development of an Information System 237 Unit 41: Monitor Information Systems 241 Unit 42: Analyse and Report Data 247 Unit 43: Use Office Equipment 251 Unit 44: Maintain and Issue Stationery Stock Items 257 Unit 45: Order Products and Services 263 Unit 46: Agree a Budget 269 Unit 47: Respond to Change in a Business Environment 273 Unit 48: Contribute to Innovation in a Business Environment 279 Unit 49: Administer Human Resources Records 285 Unit 50: Administer the Recruitment and Selection Process 289 Unit 51: Administer Parking Dispensations 297 Unit 52: Use Occupational and Safety Guidelines when using Keyboards 303 Unit 53: Bespoke Software (Level 1) 307 Unit 54: Data Management Software (Level 1) 311 Unit 55: Database Software (Level 1) 315 Unit 56: Improving Productivity Using IT (Level 1) 319 Unit 57: IT Security for Users (Level 1) 323 Unit 58: Presentation Software (Level 1) 327 Unit 59: Set up an IT System (Level 1) 331 Unit 60: Spreadsheet Software (Level 1) 335 Unit 61: Using Collaborative Technologies (Level 1) 339 Unit 62: Website Software (Level 1) 343 Unit 63: Word Processing Software (Level 1) 347 Unit 64: Bespoke Software (Level 2) 351 Unit 65: Data Management Software (Level 2) 355 Unit 66: Database Software (Level 2) 359 Unit 67: Improving Productivity Using IT (Level 2) 363 Unit 68: IT Security for Users (Level 2) 367 Unit 69: Presentation Software (Level 2) 371 Unit 70: Set up an IT System (Level 2) 375 Unit 71: Spreadsheet Software (Level 2) 379 Unit 72: Using Collaborative Technologies (Level 2) 383 Unit 73: Website Software (Level 2) 389 Unit 74: Word Processing Software (Level 2) 393 Further information 397 Useful publications 397 How to obtain National Occupational Standards 397 Professional development and training 398 Annexe A: Progression pathways 399 The Edexcel qualification framework for the Business and Administration and Team Leading and Management sectors 399 Annexe B: Quality assurance 403 Key principles of quality assurance 403 Quality assurance processes 403 Annexe C: Centre certification and registration 405 What are the access arrangements and special considerations for the qualifications in this specification? 405 Annexe D: Assessment strategies 407 Assessment Strategy for Business and Administration NVQs 407 Assessment Strategy for Information Technology Qualifications (ITQ) May 2009 409 Assessment Roles and Quality Assurance 412 N025005 – Specification – Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Award/Certificate/Diploma in Business and Administration (QCF) – Issue 1 – October 2010 © Edexcel Limited 2010 1 Qualification titles covered by this specification This specification gives you the information you need to offer the Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Award/Certificate/Diploma in Business and Administration (QCF): Qualification title Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN) Accreditation start date Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Award in Business and Administration (QCF) 500/9585/7 1 August 2010 Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration (QCF) 500/9636/9 1 August 2010 Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Business and Administration (QCF) 500/9860/3 1 August 2010 These qualifications have been accredited within the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and are eligible for public funding as determined by the Department for Education (DfE) under Sections 96 and 97 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000. The qualification titles listed above feature in the funding lists published annually by the DfE and the regularly updated website. They will also appear on the Learning Aims Database (LAD), where relevant. You should use the QCF Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN), when you wish to seek public funding for your learners. Each unit within a qualification will also have a unique QCF reference number, which is listed in this specification. The QCF qualification title and unit reference numbers will appear on the learners’ final certification document. Learners need to be made aware of this when they are recruited by the centre and registered with Edexcel. N025005 – Specification – Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Award/Certificate/Diploma in Business and Administration (QCF) – Issue 1 – October 2010 © Edexcel Limited 2010 2 These titles replace the following qualification from August 2010: Qualification title Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN) Accreditation start date Accreditation end date Edexcel Level 2 NVQ in Business and Administration 100/5193/4 1 August 2005 31 July 2010 N025005 – Specification – Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Award/Certificate/Diploma in Business and Administration (QCF) – Issue 1 – October 2010 © Edexcel Limited 2010 3 Key features of the Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Award/Certificate/Diploma in Business and Administration (QCF) These qualifications: • are nationally recognised • are based on the Business and Administration National Occupational Standards (NOS). The NOS, assessment strategy and qualification structure(s) are owned by The Council for Administration. The Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration has been approved as a component required for the Level 2 Business and Administration Apprenticeship framework. The Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Business and Administration will be accepted as a proxy qualification on the Level 2 Business and Administration Apprenticeship framework, and apprenticeships including this qualification will be certificated. What is the purpose of these qualifications? These qualifications are designed for learners employed in administrative roles, for example administrative assistants or team administrators, who need to develop or consolidate their skills. Learners are required to take mandatory units which cover aspects of working and communicating in a business environment. Learners then have a choice of option units covering different functional areas such as work responsibilities, document production, events and meetings, communications or customer service. There is a wide range of option units allowing learners to choose units to meet the needs of their own work role. Who are these qualifications for? The Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Award/Certificate in Business and Administration (QCF) are for all learners aged 14 and above who are capable of reaching the required standards. The Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Business and Administration (QCF) is for all learners aged 16 and above who are capable of reaching the required standards. Edexcel’s policy is that the qualifications should: • be free from any barriers that restrict access and progression • ensure equality of opportunity for all wishing to access the qualifications. N025005 – Specification – Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Award/Certificate/Diploma in Business and Administration (QCF) – Issue 1 – October 2010 © Edexcel Limited 2010 4 What are the benefits of these qualifications to the learner and employer? These qualifications are work-based qualifications, which allows learners to develop knowledge, understanding and skills essential for working in a business and administration environment, such as communication skills, working with others and managing and improving own performance. What are the potential job roles for those working towards these qualifications? • Administrative assistant/administrator • Civil Service administrative assistant/officer • Payroll clerk/supervisor/manager • School administrative assistant • Secretary What progression opportunities are available to learners who achieve these qualifications? These qualifications will allow learners to progress within employment to administrative positions such as team administrators, and roles in specific areas such as arranging meetings and customer service. Learners may progress to other Level 2 qualifications such as the Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business and Administration, or the Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Certificate/Extended Certificate/Diploma in Business. Learners can also progress to a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Business and Administration. Learners can also progress to Level 3 qualifications such as the Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Certificate or Diploma in Business and Administration, the Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Business and Administration or to the Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/Diploma/Extended Diploma in Business. Learners can also progress to the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business and Administration. Further information is available in Annexe A. [...]... 30 2 R/5 02/ 4 628 Unit 74: Word Processing Software* 4 30 * These units have forbidden combinations in place, see pages 16-18 for details N 025 005 – Specification – Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Award/Certificate/Diploma in Business and Administration (QCF) – Issue 1 – October 20 10 © Edexcel Limited 20 10 15 Forbidden Combinations in the Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate and the Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Business. .. NVQ Award/Certificate/Diploma in Business and Administration (QCF) – Issue 1 – October 20 10 © Edexcel Limited 20 10 23 24 N 025 005 – Specification – Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Award/Certificate/Diploma in Business and Administration (QCF) – Issue 1 – October 20 10 © Edexcel Limited 20 10 Unit 1: Manage Own Performance in a Business Environment Unit code: Q201 Unit reference number: F/601 /24 67 QCF level: 2 Credit... H/601 /24 76 Unit 25 : Use Electronic Message Systems 1 6 2 K/601 /24 77 Unit 26 : Use Diary Systems 3 9 2 M/601 /24 78 Unit 27 : Take Minutes 4 15 3 M/601 /25 28 Unit 28 : Develop a Presentation 3 15 3 T/601 /25 29 Unit 29 : Deliver a Presentation 3 15 12 N 025 005 – Specification – Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Award/Certificate/Diploma in Business and Administration (QCF) – Issue 1 – October 20 10 © Edexcel Limited 20 10 Level. .. Software* 4 30 C2: IT * These units have forbidden combinations in place, see pages 16-18 for details 10 N 025 005 – Specification – Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Award/Certificate/Diploma in Business and Administration (QCF) – Issue 1 – October 20 10 © Edexcel Limited 20 10 What is the qualification structure for the Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Business and Administration (QCF)? Individual units can be found in the Units... the Co-ordination of an Event (D/601 /25 08) Unit 22 : Co-ordinate an Event (Y/601 /25 41) 16 N 025 005 – Specification – Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Award/Certificate/Diploma in Business and Administration (QCF) – Issue 1 – October 20 10 © Edexcel Limited 20 10 Unit Must not be taken with: Unit 20 : Support the Organisation of Meetings (T/601 /25 15) Unit 23 : Plan and Organise Meetings (D/601 /25 42) Unit 21 : Plan and Organise... Website Software (Level 2) (R/5 02/ 4631) Unit 62: Website Software (Level 1) (L/5 02/ 4630) Unit 74: Word Processing Software (Level 2) (R/5 02/ 4 628 ) Unit 63: Word Processing Software (Level 1) (L/5 02/ 4 627 ) 18 N 025 005 – Specification – Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Award/Certificate/Diploma in Business and Administration (QCF) – Issue 1 – October 20 10 © Edexcel Limited 20 10 How are the qualifications graded and assessed?... Performance in a Business Environment 2 9 2 L/601 /24 69 Unit 2: Improve own Performance in a Business Environment 2 6 2 L/601 /24 72 Unit 5: Solve Business Problems 4 12 2 Y/601 /24 74 Unit 6: Work with Other People in a Business Environment 3 10 B2: Document Production 2 T/601 /24 82 Unit 8: Produce Documents in a Business Environment 4 15 2 A/601 /24 83 Unit 9: Prepare Text from Notes* 3 15 2 F/601 /24 84 Unit 10:... Responsibilities 2 L/601 /24 72 Unit 5: Solve Business Problems 4 12 2 Y/601 /24 74 Unit 6: Work with Other People in a Business Environment 3 10 5 30 B2: Project Management 3 J/601 /25 49 Unit 7: Contribute to Running a Project N 025 005 – Specification – Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Award/Certificate/Diploma in Business and Administration (QCF) – Issue 1 – October 20 10 © Edexcel Limited 20 10 11 Level Unit Reference... Award/Certificate/Diploma in Business and Administration (QCF) – Issue 1 – October 20 10 © Edexcel Limited 20 10 Level Unit Reference Number Unit Title Credits GLH B7: Manage Information and Data 2 R/601 /24 87 Unit 35: Organise and Report Data 3 12 2 Y/601 /24 88 Unit 36: Research Information 4 17 2 R/601 /24 90 Unit 37: Store and Retrieve Information 3 17 2 Y/601 /24 91 Unit 38: Archive Information 2 13 2 J/601 /25 18 Unit... structure for the Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration (QCF)? Individual units can be found in the Units section The QCF level and credit value are given on the first page of each unit To achieve an Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration (QCF), you must complete a minimum of 21 credits, of which at least 14 credits must be selected from level 2 units: 9 credits . 2 NVQ Award in Business and Administration (QCF) 500/9585/7 1 August 20 10 Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration (QCF) 500/9636/9. date Edexcel Level 2 NVQ in Business and Administration 100/5193/4 1 August 20 05 31 July 20 10 N 025 005 – Specification – Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Award/Certificate/Diploma