ICB Course modules in Office Administration

ICB Office Administration course modules will equip you with the skills and knowledge to run and manage an office in a business. Gain skills while studying

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Last Updated : July 11, 2022

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) Office Administration Programme provides courses that equip students with the skills and knowledge of managing and running an office. The following are the 15 modules that students have to complete to be awarded an ICB National Diploma: 

  1. Business and Office Administration 1 (BOA1)
  2. Bookkeeping to Trial Balance (BKTB)
  3. Business Literacy (BUSL)
  4. Marketing Management and Public Relations (MMPR)
  5. Business Law and Administrative Practice (BLAP)
  6. Cost and Management Accounting (CMGT)

Higher Certificate: Office Administration

  1. Business and Office Administration 2 (BOA2)
  2. Human Resources Management and Labour Relations (HRLR)
  3. Economics (ECON)

Diploma: Office Administration

  1. Business and Office Administration 3 (BOA3)
  2. Financial Statements (FNST)
  3. Management (MGMT)

What Courses Are In The Office Administration Programme?

There are three courses in the Office Administration Programme. The following are the courses in the Office Administration Programme:

Office Administration: ICB National Certificate

Here are the modules that you will study in this course:

  • Business and Office Administration
  • Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
  • Business Law and Administrative Practice
  • Business Literacy
  • Cost and Management Accounting
  • Marketing Manage

Entry Requirements

Here are the entry requirements for this course:

Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate

Here are the modules that you will study in this course:

  • Business and Office Administration (BOA2)
  • Human Resources Management and Labour Relations (HRLR)
  • Economics (ECON)

Entry Requirements

Here are the entry requirements for this course:

Office Administration: ICB National Diploma

Here are the modules that you will study in this course:

  • Business and Office Administration 3 (BOA3).
  • Financial Statements (FNST).
  • Management (MGMT).

Entry Requirements

Here are the entry requirements for this course:

What Will The ICB Office Administration Modules Teach Me?

Here is what the ICB Office Administration modules teach you in each course:

Office Administration: ICB National Certificate

When you complete the modules in this course, here is what you will be able to do:

  • Communicate well in business
  • Maintaining trial balances in business books
  • Practice cost and management accounting
  • Have an understanding of marketing
  • Use public relations skills to communicate 
  • Understand how the law works in business
  • Knowledge of how to administer an office

Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate

When you complete the modules in this course, here is what you will be able to do:

  • Apply office administration techniques
  • Understand business economics
  • Manage human resources
  • Identifying human resources
  • Recruiting human resources
  • Training human resource
  • Disciplinary procedures
  • Practice labour relations in the workplace

Office Administration: ICB National Diploma

When you complete the modules in this course, here is what you will be able to do:

  • Perform the best practices in office administration
  • Practice financial accounting
  • Perform financial accounting reporting

Can I Study ICB Office Administration Without Matric?

Yes, you can study , ICB Office Administration without Matric. You can apply with  a Matric Equivalent Qualification or a Matric Certificate: National Senior Certificate or Senior Certificate Amended .

What Is A Matric Equivalent Qualifications?

A Matric Equivalent Qualification is a course of study with the same learning experiences as a Matric. This means that a Matric Equivalent Qualification is at the same National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level as a Matric. A Matric is at NQF Level 4. Here are the Matric Equivalent courses that Matric College offers:

  1. Bookkeeping: ICB Further Education and Training National Certificate 
  2. Small Business and Financial Management: ICB National Certificate

Why Should I Study The ICB Office Administration Programme?

By studying an Office Administration course, you become an efficient Office Administrator. Here are other reasons why you should study the Office Administration Programme:  

Scarce Skill

ICB courses are scarce skills courses. With an Office Administration qualification, you have earned a scarce skill. With a scarce skill, you will secure employment in no time after you have completed your course. Scarce skills are in demand.

Not Confined To A Single Industry

The beauty of an Office Administration Course is that you are not confined to a single industry. With an Office Administration Qualification, you can work in any industry be it, commerce, Public Service, and Not-for-Profit organisations. This also means that the demand for your skills is everywhere.  

Work Anywhere

With an Office Administration Qualification, you are also not confined to any geographical region. You can work anywhere in South Africa and the world. Also bear in mind that ICB qualifications are internationally recognised.

Gain Soft Skills

As you study through your ICB Office Administration Programme, you will gain a number of soft skills that will make you an efficient Office Administrator. You will gain soft skills that you can use in any profession or in social situations. This will also lead to your own personal growth.  

ICB Courses Are Recognised

Yes, ICB is recognised by employers and other professional bodies. Here are other professional bodies that recognise ICB:

  • ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
  • CIMA – Chartered Institute of Management accountants
  • SAIT – South African Institute of Taxation

ICB Courses Are Accredited

Yes, ICB is accredited with the following bodies:

  • SAQA – South African Qualifications Authority
  • QCTO – Quality Council of Trades and Occupations
  • ICB – Institute of Certified Bookkeepers 
  • DHET – Department of Higher Education and Training

Study Through Distance Learning

You can study the ICB Office Administration Programme through distance learning. Matric College is a distance learning institution. With distance learning, you do not have to attend any classes. Here are some of the advantages of studying through distance learning:

  • You can work and study at the same time
  • You cut costs
  • No transport costs
  • No textbook costs as Matric College will provide you with textbooks
  • Tuition fees are affordable
  • Reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19
  • There is flexibility
  • Set your own study timetable
  • Study anywhere
  • Study at a pace that suits you
  • Write exams only when you are ready

What NQF Level Is The ICB Office Administration?

Here are the NQF Levels of the ICB Office Administration courses:

Office Administration: ICB National Certificate – NQF Level 5 – 120 credits

Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate – NQF Level 5 – 240 credits

Office Administration: ICB National Diploma – NQF Level 6 – 360 credits

How Much Do Office Administrators Earn?

According to jobted.co.za, an entry-level Office Administrator with less than three years of experience earns an average salary of R 8 000 per month. An intermediate-level Office Administrator with 4 to 9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 9 500 per month. A Senior Office Administrator with 10-20 years of experience earns on average R 10 000. 

Office Administrators with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 15 000 monthly.

What Are The Skills Of An Office Administrator?

When you study Office Administration, here are some of the skills that you can gain:

  • Communication skills
  • Computer skills
  • Numeracy skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Time management skills
  • Leadership skills

Which Careers Are In Office Administration?

Here are your career opportunities in Office Administration:

COURSE

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Office Administration: ICB National Certificate

  • Junior Office Administrator
  • Receptionist
  • Office Assistant
  • Public Relations Officer
  • Marketing Administrator
  • Office Clerk

Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate

  • Senior Office Administrator
  • Secretary
  • Office Manager
  • Human Resources Administrator
  • Labour Relations Administrator
  • Training Officer

Office Administration: ICB National Diploma

  • Office Manager
  • Public Relations Manager
  • Administrative Manager
  • Business Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Branch Manager

Is Office Administration Hard To Study?

No, Office Administration is not hard to study. Here are a few tips that you can make use of:

  • Prepare a study timetable
  • Stick to your study times
  • Make sure that there are no distractions where you study
  • Prepare for your assignments in time
  • Write and submit your assignments in time
  • If you are a member of a study group, be an active participant
  • Consult your tutor if you are having challenges on a topic
  • Ask questions
  • Start preparing for your exams in time
  • Write your exams
  • Pass your exams
  • Get certified

Author: Collin Wilbesi
Editor: Sive Ncanywa
Date : July 11 , 2022