Level 3 Business Administration

Qualification: Business Administration – Level 3

Duration: 15 months (12 months on programme learning and 3 months EPA)

Entry Requirement: Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this before getting to Gateway.

Course Outline/Overview

This apprenticeship is designed to equip aspiring Business Administrators with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their roles and progress towards management positions within an organisation. Through a comprehensive curriculum, learners will develop proficiency in various areas crucial for effective administrative management.

We provide a comprehensive curriculum aimed at advancing key skills essential for progression to management roles. Participants will develop proficiency in a wide array of areas crucial for effective administrative management. From IT expertise encompassing the adept use of multiple software packages to record and document production ensuring accuracy and confidentiality, our course instils essential competencies tailored for success in the modern business landscape.

Moreover, learners will cultivate indispensable interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships within teams and across the organisation, while also honing communication prowess across various channels. Quality management, planning, and organisation skills are emphasised, ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard, deadlines are met, and resources are efficiently managed.

Additionally, the course delves into project management principles and imparts in-depth knowledge of organisational dynamics, stakeholder management, relevant regulations, and business fundamentals. Through role-model behaviours and a commitment to personal development, participants emerge equipped
with the resilience, adaptability, and responsibility required for navigating dynamic workplace environments and making meaningful contributions to organisational success.

What you’ll learn about

Learners in the Level 3 Business Administrator course will gain a comprehensive understanding of various key areas essential for effective administration and leadership within an organisation. Here’s a breakdown of what you will specifically learn about:

  • IT
  • Record and Document Production
  • Decision Making
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Communications
  • Quality
  • Planning and Organisation
  • Project Management
  • The Organisation
  • Value of Your Skills
  • Stakeholders
  • Relevant Regulation
  • Policies
  • Business Fundamentals
  • Processes
  • External Environment Factors
  • Behaviours such as: Professionalism, Personal Qualities, Managing Performance, Adaptability and Responsibility.

How will I be assessed?

Learners will be assessed using a range of assessment methods, some of these assessment methods include, but are not limited to: professional discussions; observations; knowledge workbooks; reflective accounts and witness testimonies. These assessment methods will work in combination with each other, to ensure that a sufficient portfolio of evidence will support the knowledge, skills and behaviours you have required.

At the end of your period of learning you will reach what is called Gateway, this is when the employer, you and the training provider agree that you have learnt the content of the Standard. You will then be put forward for EPA, which includes: ·

60 Minute Multiple Choice Knowledge Test

30 – 45 Minute Portfolio Based Interview

15- 30 minute Project/Improvement Presentation

Progression

Learners will be assigned an assessor, where learners will receive regular information, advice and guidance, this incudes career and progression guidance.

For learners wanting to progress further after completing a Level 3 Business Administration, we have a suite of leadership and management apprenticeships such as the Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship Standard and the Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager Apprenticeship Standard. Alternatively,
we can support you with seeking alternative progression routes through other providers.

Funding Options

Apprenticeships require a 5% contribution of the overall amount, this 5% will be invoiced prior to sign up of the apprenticeship. The 5% contribution for this apprenticeship standard is £250, with the full cost being £5,000.

Other funding options include exploring the option for transfer of levy funds, from levy paying providers.

Apply Now

Our Pathways | It's Education | Inclusive Training Solutions
Our Pathways | It's Education | Inclusive Training Solutions