executive pa/secretarial,
Administration,
office management
evening Diploma course
The programs
Personal Assistants and efficient office managers are so in demand that learning on the job offers an attractive prospect. There is vast benefit both for the individual and their organisation in learning formal skills in areas where supervisory or effective unsupervised work is required. How to gain those skills while working can be complex and time-consuming. However, Williams has over 100 years of experience in this area and we have developed a course which delivers the latest skills around your work commitments.
And it doesn't take forever!
Eight subjects are required for the qualification. These may be taken in any order or combination, with normal progress being 2 subjects per 10-week term allowing completion in one year. However, if work or other commitments intrude, you can reduce your study load to one subject, or skip study entirely for a time. Some subjects may also be available with offset starts, making it even easier to fit your study load into a busy life.
Study patterns are one evening per fortnight plus one (once only) Saturday workshop per subject. You may also study some of the subjects by day if that suits your circumstances. With multiple starting dates througout the year, subjects can be fitted around work schedules or staggered so assessments are spread throughout the program. You may also add computer subjects run by day to enhance and develop your skills specific to your current role.
As a guideline for entry, around one year's full-time relevant work experience is recommended to gain the most from this qualification. Alternatively, you need to have the majority of the competencies required for a Certificate IV in Administration or other relevant qualification. The Williams computer subjects can also serve as experience for those people who have been working in a different environment and wish to change to a rewarding career as a Personal Assistant or in administration.
Our student services people can advise on study plans to suit your particular circumstances.
You can download the program application form for further details.
Fast facts
Course |
Dip Executive PA
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Code |
AS5R |
Qualification awarded |
BSB50407 Diploma of Business Administration
A statement of attainment is issued for all national competencies achieved. |
Course length |
The course may be completed in one year (4 terms) if two subjects are taken in consecutive 10-week terms. Longer durations are possible to allow flexibility for individual needs. |
Starting dates, fees and enrolment |
Subjects commence 8 times per year allowing great flexibility. See program application form for details. |
Academic entry requirement |
One year's relevant work experience, or successful completion of the majority of competencies required for a Certificate IV in Business Administration or other relevant qualification. |
Upward pathways |
Graduates can articulate into Williams' Advanced Diplomas of Business Management or Marketing with a level of credit dependent on the subjects taken. |
Course content
The competencies for this version of the Diploma have been selected for their practicality and relevance to most small to medium-sized business operations. The Williams subjects that provide these competencies are listed below. To gain the qualification, you must pass all seven required subjects plus one elective subject.
Please note that subjects may be changed at the discretion of the College to keep them up to date, to comply with industry Training Package requirements, or for timetabling purposes.
Required subjects:
Conference Management
Effective Administration Systems
Meeting Management
Performance Management
Small Computer Network Management
Customer Service Management
Project Management
Electives, one to be chosen:
Event Concept Development
Managing Finances
Change Management
Leadership
Managing Risk
Strategic Planning & Operations
Marketing Management
Marketing Planning |
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