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Business Administrator Apprenticeship
Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Business Administrator

Level 3
Off Site

Course Overview

Part Time
Certificate

This apprenticeship standard is suitable for business administrators working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services. Business administrators have a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours that can be applied in all sectors. Apprentices will develop key skills to support their own progression towards management responsibilities.

Delivery model and duration:

Workplace delivery Duration: 21 months plus 3 months EPA

 Ideal for:

  • Senior Administrators
  • Administrative Department Managers
  • Office Supervisors
  • Senior Receptionists

The apprenticeship will cover the following core areas:

  • Record and document production 
  • Planning and organisation 
  • Project management 
  • Business fundamentals 
  • Relevant regulation 
  • Managing performance 
  • Personal qualities 
  • Responsibility

Benefits for learners: 

  • Receive training from experts with years of industry experience 
  • Gain a standard qualification as a Business Administrator 
  • Become occupationally competent

 

Benefits to business: 

  • Gain qualified employees 
  • Improved knowledge, skills and behaviour 
  • Employees gain a standard qualification as a Business Administrator

 

End Point Assessment

The End Point Assessment will test the entire Standard, and be undertaken as follows: 

  • Knowledge Test – A multiple choice test to last a maximum of 60 minutes- including 50 equally weighted multiple-choice questions 
  • Portfolio-based Interview – The interview is to last 30-45 minutes. A portfolio of learning is developed during the programme and provides a structure for this conversation 
  • Project Presentation – A presentation on a project they have completed or a process they have improved. The presentation lasts 10-15 minutes with a further 10-15 minutes for a Q&A session

Components 

  • Functional Skills English and mathematics Level 2

 

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

Type

Description

Knowledge

The organisation – Understands organisational purpose, activities, aims, values, vision for the future, resources and the way that the political/economic environment affects the organisation.

Value of their skills – knows organisational structure and demonstrates understanding of how their work benefits the organisation. Knows how they fit within their team and recognises how their skills can help them to progress their career

Stakeholders – Has a practical knowledge of managing stakeholders and their differing relationships to an organisation. This includes internal and external customers, clients and/or suppliers. Liaises with internal/external customers, suppliers or stakeholders from inside or outside the UK. Engages and fosters relationships with suppliers and partner organisations

Skills

IT – Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.

 

Record and document production – Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others` work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation’s procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks

Decision-making – Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate

Behaviours

Professionalism – Behaves in a professional way. This includes personal presentation, respect, respecting and encouraging diversity to cater for wider audiences, punctuality and attitude to colleagues, customers and key stakeholders. Adheres to the organisation`s code of conduct for professional use of social media. Acts as a role model, contributing to team cohesion and productivity- representing the positive aspects of team culture and respectfully challenging inappropriate prevailing cultures

 

Adaptability – Is able to accept and deal with changing priorities related to both their own work and to the organisation

  • GCSEs in English and maths grade 9 - 4 or A*- C

  • Completers may want to progress to Management or senior support roles.

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What You Will Pay

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Please contact Student Services on 0345 155 2020 for pricing information.

Studying for a business qualification gives you transferable skills that are desired by many industries and professions. You can go on to train as an accountant, manager, marketer, events coordinator or business administrator, and even develop the crucial skills needed to run your own business.

You’ll find that our range of business pathways allow you to explore and learn about a variety of business skills, before choosing a specialist area to suit your interests and future career goals. If you’re interested in events management, human resources, management, marketing, retail or social media, we have a business pathway to suit.

Gloucestershire College is connected to a number of businesses and throughout the year you will get the chance to see how real businesses operate. Previous work-related activities have included trips to Amazon and Sky headquarters and business planning with RBS.

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Ben Leighton

The business course is very versatile so it can help with lots of job options after college. My dream career is something in finance, maybe a Chartered Accountant, so everything I’m learning now on my course about Business will help me to reach that goal. I would encourage everyone who’s thinking of applying to GC to just do it, it’s been the best decision for me and I’m looking forward to what comes next in my education and career.“

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Louis Giles

I’m not sure what sort of career I want after the course yet but the college offers lots of career advice and guidance to help me. I applied for Gloucestershire College because there is better transport links and access for me and my wheelchair. I also thought the new campus looked really cool. I chose to study Business as my sister did the course previously and said it was really good, helping her get a job now. The course is very flexible and not too many hours a week so I can do other things like work experience around it.

Louis Giles

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Ryan Davis

I would tell someone who is thinking of applying to the College to go for it as it will open doors to lots of great opportunities. When I finish the course I want to go to University – with Oxford as my first choice. I wanted to study at Gloucestershire College because of the new facilities and new Forest of Dean campus, I think it looks really impressive. I am studying Business as I think it will lead me to a lot of other new career opportunities."

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