Business Administrator Level 3 Standard

Programme

This programme covers:

Organisational structure and policies
Meeting regulation and legislation
Business fundamentals
Your role and responsibility
Managing stakeholders
External environment factors
Processes

This programme is designed to develop:

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems
Produce accurate records and documents
Make recommendations for improvements
Interpersonal skills
Communication
Planning and organisation
Project management

End point assessment

The end point assessment is the show case of competency for the apprentice across all the knowledge, skills and behaviours. This will include:

Knowledge test

Multiple choice test online

Portfolio based Interview

The interview is 30-40 minutes carried out by an independent assessor. This will assess the understanding and learning shown in the portfolio.

Project presentation

A presentation on a project completed or a process improved to an independent assessor. The presentation should take 10-15 minutes, with a further 10-15 minutes for a question and answer session.

Duration

The duration of the Business Administrator apprenticeship will typically take between 12 and 18 months. The minimum duration on programme before an apprentice can take the end point assessment is 12 months. It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure every apprentice is given 20% of their paid hours as time to learn.

Qualification

Apprentices may be required to take Functional Skills maths and English at Level 2 if they do not already hold the equivalent GCSE grade 4-9 or (old system A*-C).

Job role

The Business Administrator apprenticeship is for those whose role involves administrative duties, responsibility and working independently.

Interact with internal or external customers
Working across teams
Contributing to the efficiency of the organisation
Using a variety of software packages
Managing projects
Producing business documents

Delivery

To help the apprentice, there will be a variety in the ways they will learn.

Flexible start dates
Workplace learning
One to one support from assessor to apprentice
Online learning environment to support learning throughout the apprenticeship
Monthly workshops to cover knowledge

Progression

You can progress to employment or further training.