Business & Administration Apprenticeships Levels 2 & 3 with Technical Certificates

Course Overview

The Business & Administration apprenticeship is ideal for those currently working within an administration department. Business Administration skills are essential across a variety of roles and industry sectors. The skills developed can be utilised and can be suited to any particular level. As the qualification is work based all the assessments are carried out either in the workplace and planned in advance with you and your employee to occur every 4-6 weeks.

Qualification levels

The Business & Administration apprenticeship is split into two levels, Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs grades A-C) and Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels grades A-C). Employees should be within a role relevant to the level they wish to take; our dedicated assessors will help determine the right starting point for your employees. The units are varied across each level and have several optional units to choose from to ensure that the qualification is tailored to your employee and business requirements.

Benefits of Business & Administration Apprenticeship

Through gaining the qualification your employee will be able to:

1. Maintain customer relations
2. Manage diary systems
3. Organise business travel and accommodation
4. Store and archive information

L2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Business and Administration

Introduction

Apprenticeships have been introduced to give young people access to the occupational area of their choice along with training to the relevant Competence-based qualification at a minimum of Level 2. The frameworks for all Apprenticeships are developed by the industry in which they are to be implemented, and so provide the foundation skills a young person needs to enter the industry. The Apprenticeship framework for Business and Administration is implemented by the Council for Administration (CfA). Further information can be found at http://www.cfa.uk.com.

Aim

To improve world-wide competitiveness, UK companies need to have a work-force that is equipped with a high level of skills and knowledge. Apprenticeships aim to achieve this as:

• They offer a quality vocational route into the individual’s chosen occupational area
• They provide the right qualifications and experience for the individual, and for the employer and industry
• They lay the foundations of a career path in the chosen occupational area
• They offer breadth and flexibility which meet both the general needs of the occupational area and the specific needs of the employer and individual.

Requirements

To achieve the Apprenticeship in Business and Administration learners must achieve the following components:

EDI Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration - Candidate Pack (92 KB)

EDI Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration Tech - Specification (112 KB)

EDI Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration - Factsheet (33 KB)

Previous learning requirements

There are no formal entry requirements; this qualification is open to all candidates who are preparing to work or who already work in a business or administration environment. It is important, however, to make sure that learners are able to produce evidence in line with the assessment guidance. As a result of this, significant access to a working environment is required.

L3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Business and Administration

The Apprenticeship framework for Business and Administration is implemented by the Council for Administration (CfA). Further information can be found at http://www.cfa.uk.com.

To achieve the Advanced Apprenticeship in Business and Administration learners must achieve the following components:

EDI Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration - Candidate Pack (92 KB)

EDI Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration Tech - Specification (113 KB)

EDI Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration - Factsheet (34 KB)

EDI Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Business and Administration

The aim of this qualification is to contribute to the skills, knowledge and overall performance of Business and Administration. It provides an insight into more advanced principles and processes of Business and Administration and will aid career development. This QCF competence- based qualification is designed for those people who:

• Are involved in Business and Administration as their primary work activity
• Are seeking a career in Business and Administration and wish to take the first steps towards professional qualifications
• Wish to gain recognition of their skills and experience in Business and Administration

The EDI Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Business and Administration forms the competence component of the Advanced Apprenticeship in Business and Administration.

Previous learning requirements

There are no formal entry requirements; this qualification is open to all candidates who are preparing to work or who already work in a business or administration environment. It is important, however, to make sure that learners are able to produce evidence in line with the assessment guidance. As a result of this, significant access to a working environment is required.

BENEFIT TO EMPLOYER

Apprenticeships ensure that your workforce has the practical skills and qualifications your organisation needs now and in the future. The mixture of on the job and classroom based learning ensures they learn the skills that work best for your business, giving you increased productivity, improved competitiveness and a committed and competent workforce. Training apprentices is more cost effective than hiring skilled staff, leading to lower overall training and recruitment costs*. *(Survey conducted by Populus on behalf of the Learning and Skills Council) February 2009

Apprentices tend to be eager, motivated, flexible and loyal to the company that invested in them. Remember, an apprentice is with you because they want to be – they have made an active choice to learn on the job and a commitment to a specific career.

BENEFIT TO THE EMPLOYEE

Apprenticeship programmes provide a structured paid national training route within the workplace, which is supported with ongoing professional development. You will have the opportunity to undertake a ‘portfolio’ of skills and qualifications that will allow you to progress within your work environment and/or progress to both further and higher education, if necessary.