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Correspondence related to the syllabus should
be addressed to:

The Pro- Registrar

CXC ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT
Caenwood Centre PREPARATION AND
37 Arnold Road Kingston 5 MANAGEMENT
Jamaica WI

Telephone: (876)- 920-6714

Facsimile #: (876)-967-4972
E- mail: cxcw20@cxc.org.

THE NEW SUBJECT

OFFERED BY THE
CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS
COUNCIL
 THE RATIONALE
Students targeting opportunities in the world or
work on opportunities for further studies must
be competent and proficient in managing the
resources of document preparation, that is, data,
computer software and computer hardware, to
produce documents of the quality and standard
required in the 21st century world of business.
The Electronic Document Preparation and
Management syllabus is designed to equip
students with knowledge and skills for jobs
such as clerical assistants, administrative
assistants and reception assistants. The
knowledge gained from this syllabus will foster
personal growth and development. Further, it
will enhance decision-making capabilities of
students and cultivate a disciplined and ethical
workforce.
AIMS
AIMS
The syllabus aims to:
1. Develop an appreciation of the importance of
technology in a modern office environment;
2. Equip graduates with the requisite skills to
assume clerical and administrative support
roles;
3. Lay the foundation for career development
and advancement in a business environment;
4. Develop skills for secondary and post-
secondary studies, and future careers;
5. Faster disciplined and ethical behaviors
associated with the work environment;
6. Develop effective document management
capabilities;