Principles of providing administrative services

LO 1: Understand the organisation and administration of meetings

  • Describe the features of different types of meetings
  • Outline the different ways of providing administrative support for meetings
  • Explain the steps involved in organising meetings

LO2: Understand the organisation of travel and accommodation

  • Describe the features of different types of business travel and accommodation
  • Explain the purpose of confirming instructions and requirements for business travel and accommodation
  • Explain the purpose of keeping records of business travel and accommodation

LO3: Understand how to manage diary systems

  • Describe the features of hard copy and electronic diary systems
  • Explain the purpose of using diary systems to plan and co-ordinate activities and resources
  • Describe the types of information needed to manage a diary system
  • Explain the importance of obtaining correct information when making diary entries

LO 4: Understand how to use office equipment

  • Describe different types of office equipment
  • Explain the uses of different types of office equipment
  • Describe factors to be considered when selecting office equipment to complete tasks
  • Describe how to keep waste to a minimum when using office equipment

LO 5: Understand the use of mail services in a business context

  • Describe the types of mail services used in business organisations
  • Explain the need for different types of mail services
  • Explain the factors to be considered when selecting mail services
  • Explain the factors to be taken into account when choosing postage methods

LO 6: Understand customer service in a business environment

  • Describe different types of customers
  • Describe the impact of their own behaviour on a customer
  • Explain the impact of poor customer service