Legal Secretaries Level 2 Certificate

Awarding body:	City & Guilds
Qualification:	Certificate
Course Level:	Level 2

Location:	The Hub
Duration:	1 year full-time

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Course Description

The course includes a wide variety of skills in both general and legal administration. It offers a broad range of subjects and ensures that students are both prepared and qualified for a career in the administration or secretarial environment.

Course Structure

The main course consists of 3 units:

Legal Word Processing and Digital Audio
Working in the Legal Environment (Administration)
Proof-reading in the Legal Environment

You will also take functional skills as appropriate

You will undertake OCR Level 1 Certificate in Text Processing

Modules covered:

Text Production
Word Processing
Legal Text Processing
Digital Audio

Course Assessment

Each of the 3 main units are assessed by means of externally set and internally marked time constrained assignments plus an externally set and marked proof reading test. Grades can be awarded Pass, Merit and Distinction.

The Certificate in Text processing qualification is assessed by external examinations

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs grade D and above including English at Grade C or above
Business, Administration, Retail and Customer Services Level 1
Adult Literacy Level 1
Business Administration Level 1
For equivalent qualifications see the Entry Requirements Explained page

All applicants must complete an initial assessment in Maths and English and attend an interview

Course Progression Routes

Diploma in Business, Administration and Finance or

Advanced Apprenticeship in Business Administration

Course Career Prospects

There is a constant demand for suitably qualified general and legal secretaries and administrative personnel both locally and nationally. Close liaison with employers ensures that students are kept well informed of changes and opportunities that may arise.

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If you are unsure about your career progression please contact the Careers Team.

Enrichment

Activities such as trips and visits will be arranged, including Magistrates' and Crown Courts, which are beneficial to this course and your learning. These activities are optional and additional fees will be charged to you. Details will be provided at the time of interview.

Course Costs

There are no course fees if you are under 19 years old. However, you may have to pay for textbooks, personal kits, uniforms, trips and personal stationery. You will be informed of these at your interview.