Business Administrator Standard - Advanced Apprenticeship - Level 3
Overview
Important information
The following information is simply detailing the apprenticeship training course and is not a live vacancy to apply for. Please click the link below to view our current apprenticeship vacancies.
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During your advanced apprenticeship you will be mainly developing, implementing and maintaining administrative services for customers and clients.
This will include:
- Business fundamentals
- Processes and policies
- Regulations and legislations relating to their roles
- Professionalism and communication
- External environmental factors
- Managing stakeholders
- IT packages and systems
- Record and documentation production
- Planning and organisation
- Decision making and judgement
- Project management
Start dates and fees
This apprenticeship can begin at any time of the year. This might be in line with your start date of employment or perhaps a review with your employer where your development is discussed.
During your apprenticeship, your employer is obliged to pay you a wage. Accurate information about minimum rates of pay can be found by visiting https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
It is worth noting that many employers pay above minimum rates. Apprentices might be paid the minimum wage for apprentices if they are either:
- Aged under 19
- Aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship.
For more information about apprenticeships including our current vacancies, please visit our apprenticeship page.
What will I study?
As part of your advanced apprenticeship you will cover the following:
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Functional skills Level 2 in maths
Functional skills Level 2 in English
Entry requirements
Each apprenticeship programme will have its own set of entry requirements. You should understand these before making an application. Individual prior attainment will always be carefully considered when planning an apprenticeship programme.
You will need to be aged 16 years and over to be eligible for an apprenticeship programme. As this is a work-based qualification you must be employed in a relevent role and have a contract of employment to cover the duration of the apprenticeship programme. Here at West Nottinghamshire College we have a recruitment team that can help you to find the right opportunity. Call the main college number and ask for the apprenticeship team to find out how we could help you.
As an applicant, you will undertake assessment in both maths and English prior to enrolment to ascertain current working levels which will aid the creation of an individual learning plan towards achieving maths and English at level 2 if not already achieved.
If you have passed maths and English GCSE or equivalent you will be required to evidence this with certificates which may result in exemption from undertaking the maths and English functional skill qualification within the apprenticeship framework. Please note that as an apprentice you are required to demonstrate ongoing improvement in both maths and English even if you are exempt from the tested element.
Study programmes - essential skills for employment
If you’re aged 16-18 (or 19-25 with an EHC Plan), we want to make sure you have the best possible chances of landing an awesome job once you finish college.
Therefore, if you do not have GCSE grade 4-9 in either English Language or Maths, you will study one or both of these courses alongside your full-time study programme. If you do have GCSE grade 4-9 in English Language and Maths then you will not be required to undertake these subjects. By doing so, you'll be building a stronger set of skills that will significantly boost your employability in the future.
Think of it as a chance to supercharge your knowledge and abilities. You'll be equipped with the tools necessary to tackle the world beyond college with confidence. Plus, we'll be right here to support you every step of the way.
How long is the course?
Depending on the individual the course typically would be completed within 15–18 months.
How will I be assessed?
You are required to produce a portfolio of evidence using our e-portfolio, which will contain a variety of assessments covering the criteria stipulated by the Institute of Apprentices to meet the Business Administrator standard.
Assessments may include:
- Reflective accounts
- Witness statements
- Activity based work books
- Work products
- Presentation
- Professional interview
- Work based project
You may be required to complete an online test for both functional skills elements.
What does the course lead to?
By achieving the programme you will develop the skills that will allow you to:
- Communicate effectively
- Accept responsibility for your own work and its delivery
- Improve your own performance
- Behave in a way that encourages efficient working
You may also be able to demonstrate effective supervisory skills in a job as a business administration team leader or supervisor.
What can I progress onto?
Following the successful completion of the intermediate apprenticeship there is the opportunity for further development using other apprenticeship standards, depending on how your role has evolved and the potential to work towards career progression opportunities.