Business & Administration

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Business and Administration
• NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Business and Administration
• Technical Certificate – Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business and Administration
• Functional Skills Maths Level 1
• Functional Skills English Level 1
• Functional Skills ICT Level 1

Units covered The qualification comprises of mandatory units which cover essential skills required for working within a business environment. There are then an array of optional units to choose from which focus on the occupational tasks you carry out within your business administration role such as:

• Handling mail
• Minute taking
• Organising and reporting data
• Working effectively with others
• Operating a computer
• Dealing with visitors
• Using word processing/spreadsheet software

Entry requirements You must be employed in a business environment carrying out administration tasks for at least 30 hours per week. Who is it for? Anyone working in an administration role such as:

• Office administrator
• Receptionist

Cost

Aged 16-18

Fully funded

Aged 19 – 23

Contribution may apply

Aged 24+

Contribution may apply

Duration 12 months Start date Available all year Assessment method There are various assessment methods available such as:

• Observation
• Examination of case history
• Product evidence
• Witness testimony
• Questioning

The qualification is assessed at the workplace and there is no requirement to go to college.

Personal qualities

• Good communication skills
• Smart appearance
• Have an ability to work on your own as well as within a team and have attention to detail

Further progression

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Business & Administration
• Apprenticeship in Customer Service
• Apprenticeship in Accounting
• Apprenticeship in Team Leading
• Apprenticeship in IT