Business Administration Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship

Course Code

Business Administration Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship

Course Duration

21 months

Location

Employer & Sandwell College

Start Date

N/A
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The course is available to anyone 16 plus who wish to gain work place experience, be paid a wage and be equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to secure employment.

This includes small and large businesses alike, from the public sector, private sector and charitable sector. A role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services.  Business administrators develop key skills and behaviours to support towards management responsibilities.  The responsibilities of the role are to support and engage with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customers. With a focus on adding value, the role of business administrator contributes to the efficiency of an organisation, through support of functional areas, working across teams and resolving issues as requested.

The flexibility and responsiveness required allows the apprentice to develop a wide range of skills.

The course is delivered to meet the needs of each apprentice and the employer and can be on a one to one, group or blended learning.

The apprentice will complete a process called End Point Assessment, consisting of:

  • Knowledge exam
  • Interview supported by portfolio of evidence
  • Project presentation with questions and answers

The minimum entry requirements for this Level 3 Business Administration Advanced Apprenticeship are as follows;

  • English GCSE Grade 4/C, Level 2 Functional Skills, or equivalent
  • Mathematics GCSE Grade 4/C, Level 2 Functional Skills, or equivalent
  • Demonstrate a passion for the industry
  • Be at least 16 years of age

 

 

This Level 3 Business Administration Advanced Apprenticeship usually lasts 21 months and your daily activities will include producing documents and presentations, managing resources, administration systems, office equipment and facilities.

This course will allow you to build a foundation of skills which are needed to be successful. You will work through a variety of modules to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to succeed as a business administrator, which include:

Knowledge:
  • The Organisation
  • Value of their skills
  • Stakeholders
  • Relevant regulations
  • Policies
  • Business Fundamentals
  • Processes
  • External Environment Factors
Skills:
  • IT
  • Record and document production
  • Decision making
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communications
  • Quality
  • Planning and organisation
  • Project Management
Behaviours:
  • Professionalism
  • Personal qualities
  • Managing performance
  • Adaptability
  • Responsibility
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All learners will have a dedicated trainer/assessor who will plan learning and assessments with you. The assessment methods used will include the following:

  • Observation and assessment in the workplace
  • Witness Testimony from colleagues, mentor manager
  • Oral Questioning.
  • Professional Discussion
  • Research and completing knowledge assignments
  • Recognition of prior learning
  • Written Questioning
  • Reflective account
  • Personal statement

 

 

On successful completion of this course you can:

  • Progress to Business Administration Level 4 or Team Leading Level 3
  • HNC/HND (Higher National Certificate/Diploma) in Business
  • A higher education course: degree in Business or related field
  • Specialise in other areas such as CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
  • CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development): Specialise in human resources management.
  • Employment as business administrator, personal assistant, office manager or a team leader

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