Business & Administration Apprenticeship - Advanced Level 3

This course is for anyone involved in administration within their workplace and is designed to provide work-based training, development and new learning opportunities. If you are involved in a wide range of complex administration tasks with a high degree of autonomy, responsibility and provide supervisory support then this course is suitable for you. Business and administration skills are critical to the growth of the UK economy with 97% of all employers stating that business and administration is essential to the effective function of their business. Example job roles as an Advanced Business Administration Apprentice include: * Administration Team Leader * Executive Officer * Administration Supervisor * Personal Assistant * Secretary Skills and attributes you need: * Motivation to succeed within the role * Willingness to learn and apply that learning within the workplace * Willingness to communicate effectively with a range of people * Good organisation skills * Good numeracy and literacy skills Starting Salary (once qualified) £12,000 - £25,000 depending on industry and location within the UK Qualifications you will gain: There are a number of elements to an apprenticeship and this is called the framework. The apprenticeship framework has three main strands - technical element, competence based element and skills based element. For this apprenticeship the qualification gained will be:- Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Business and Administration (technical based element) QCF Level 3 Diploma in Business and Administration (competence based element) Functional Skills at Level 2 in Maths, English and ICT. In addition you will also study Employment Rights and Responsibilities and Personal Learning and Thinking Skills. Assessment: You will be required to compile an online portfolio of evidence demonstrating your knowledge and competence and all assessments will take place in the workplace. An assessor will guide and support you to achieve this qualification. Is this for me? Apprenticeships are open to all age groups above 16 years of age, whether you are just leaving school, seeking to start a new career or are moving into a new role with your existing employer that requires new skills. As an apprentice you will earn a salary, whilst working alongside experienced colleagues at work and studying for a qualification. Length of Apprenticeship: A minimum of 12 months - but usually 18 months to complete For more information please contact the Business Hub on 01452 563457.

GCSEs Grade A - C in English and Maths and 2 grades A - D in any other subject. Or progression following successful completion of the Intermediate Apprenticeship in Business and Administration. All applicants are assessed at interview to ensure correct level of study. Prior qualifications or experiences in a relevant job will be taken into consideration.

You may move into a supervisory or management role on successful completion of the Advanced Apprenticeship in Business and Administration. Depending on your job role, you may be able to progress into higher education and study a Level 4 qualification or a Foundation Degree.

Gloucestershire College were awarded the 'Gloucestershire Apprenticeships Provider of the Year' Award at the inaugural Gloucestershire Apprenticeship Awards in 2012. We are the largest apprenticeship training provider in the county and currently work with over 1100 apprentices.

An Apprentice who recently completed the course said, 'After completing my ‘A’ Levels I was unsure of what to do next, but I saw that Apprenticeships were being advertised and decided to apply. I found it easier to learn in a more practical way and it has been great to experience a different way of learning while getting to where I want to be career wise. Taking qualifications alongside working has helped me to understand my own job role better, and the Apprenticeship has already helped me to progress within the organisation.'

Please contact the Business Hub on 01452 563457 for more information