Level 2 and 3 Diploma in Business Support (4475-12/13)

Unit 303 Principles of managing information and
producing documents in a business
environment
Level: 3
Credit value: 4
UAN: M/601/7647
Unit aim
This unit is about knowing and understanding how to manage information and design and produce
documents securely when working in a business environment.
Learning outcomes
There are six learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:
1. Understand how to design and monitor information systems
2. Understand how to research information
3. Understand how to organise, report and evaluate the relevance of information
4. Understand how to store information
5. Understand how to design and produce documents
6. Understand how to maintain security and confidentiality in a business environment
Guided learning hours
It is recommended that 32 hours should be allocated for this unit, although patterns of delivery are
likely to vary.
Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national standards
This unit is linked to the Business and Administration NOS BAA212; BAD321; BAD322; BAD323;
BAD332.
Support of the unit by a sector or other appropriate body
This unit was developed by the Council for Administration.
Assessment
This unit will be assessed by:
• an externally set and internally marked assignment.
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