Every industry in the UK today is service led. Customers not only demand accuracy and efficiency, but they want it delivered as soon as possible and with a smile. Therefore, employers will look for evidence of these skills in all applicants. Application of Number is vital in every job. Every job will involve an element of Communication, whether with customers or colleagues, either face to face, on the telephone or by letter, memo or email.
Organisations rely on good communication for efficiency and accuracy.
We are in a digital age, each day more and more people are using a computer either at work or at home, with the ability to access the internet and send and receive email messages. A large percentage of work is carried out on computers not only in the office, but in shops, bars, hotels, garages, airlines, transport and manufacturing. An understanding of the specific Information Technology in your chosen career is usually desirable, but employers often expect you to demonstrate an ability to understand and use Information Technology in general. We want you to leave Norton Radstock College with all of the skills you need to succeed in your chosen career. Therefore, an essential part of your study at Norton Radstock College will involve the development of the Key Skills - Communication, Application of Number and Information Technology.