Overview
Business administrators have a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours that can be applied in all sectors. This includes small and large businesses alike; from the public sector, private sector and charitable sector.
The 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 their own progression towards management responsibilities.
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- Entry requirements
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Level
Level 3
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Delivery/Study method
A minimum of 30 hours on the job training at the work place per week including a day/block release to study theory at our Uxbridge/Hayes/Richmond or Harrow campus.
Other study methods include:
- Knowledge modules learning the fundamental knowledge, through a combination of online learning and practical classroom workshops
- Level 2 English and maths
- A work-based portfolio to demonstrate the skills you’ve learnt in real work projects.
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What will I learn?
The modules included in this programme are:
- IT
- Record and Document Production
- Decision Making
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communications
- Quality
- Planning and Organisation
- Project Management.
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Duration and assessment
The duration of the apprenticeship is typically 12-18 months.
An apprentice will be required to complete an end-point assessment. If a Business Administrator has not already achieved Level 2 English and maths, they must do so before taking the end-point assessment.
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Where next? Career/study opportunities
The administration role may be a gateway to further career opportunities, such as management or senior support roles.
The skills and knowledge you will gain throughout this apprenticeship will qualify you for roles including:
- Administration Officer/Executive
- Marketing Assistant
- Administration Team Leader
- Office Supervisor
- Personal Assistant
- Secretary
- Legal Secretary
- Medical Secretary.