Business Administrator Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3
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. This programme is ideal if you have some knowledge of administration systems and you want to develop your skills to implement and monitor administrative procedures and systems, perhaps with the aim of moving into a management role at some stage. Advanced apprentices may work in roles such as administration executives/officers, administration team leaders, personal assistants and secretaries.
Entry requirements
Grade requirements: You will need four GCSEs at grades A*-C or 9-4, or equivalent.
Other requirements: It is essential to have Level 1 English and maths and desirable to have Level 2 English and maths.
Course content
During this apprenticeship you will study a range of topics, including:
- IT
- Record and document production
- Decision making
- Planning and organisation
- Project management
- Policies
- Relevant regulations
- Stakeholders
- Processes and external environment factors.
Assessment methods
Assessment will take place at the end of the programme and will comprise of an apprentice showcase (Knowledge Test, a Portfolio-based Interview and a Project Presentation).
Qualifications
You will gain the following qualifications:
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship
Plus…
- Functional Skills in English and Maths
- Functional Skills in ICT
Further study and career options
Further study: On successful completion you could progress on to the Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Business & Professional Administration. Alternatively you could move into further or higher education to undertake business related or other qualifications, including Foundation Degrees in business, business management, or business administration.
Career progression: The administration role may be a gateway to further career opportunities, such as management or senior support roles.
Additional information
Acceptance will be subject to initial assessment and interview by the apprenticeship team to determine vocational aptitude and transferable skills levels.