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Business Administrator (Online and On Campus) — Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Apprenticeship outline

This Business Administrator Apprenticeship is suitable for anyone who is involved in an administration-focused role in any industry. It aims to develop a highly transferable set of skills, knowledge and understanding across a range of administrative practices and tasks, which can be applied to all industries.

This flexible apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education, and combines online learning with regular sessions with a college tutor.

Start dates are available throughout the year.

What will I learn?

Apprentices will develop a firm grounding within organisational operations, functional processes, and the wider working environment. You will also gain skills including record and document production, decision making, planning, organisation, and project management, advancing your administration potential and preparing you for progression.

Units of study

Apprentices will be required to successfully complete the following units:

  • Principles of business administration
  • Personal and professional development
  • Managing performance
  • Your organisation
  • Communication in a business environment
  • Project management
  • ICT for business

Optional unit:

  • Providing Services in an Administrative Environment (optional unit)

Study Method – Online and On Campus

We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this apprenticeship through our Online and On Campus model. Apprentices study online materials during allotted time at work, and also attend regular sessions with a college tutor.

Online lessons can be accessed at any time, using a mobile, tablet or desktop - meaning apprentices can fit their study around work commitments, minimising disruption in the workplace. Each lesson lasts around 45 minutes and is accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Exercises, interactive case studies and analytical tools help to enhance the learning experience further. Learners will be expected to spend 3-4 hours a week working on VLE-related activities.

On campus, apprentices benefit from regular classes with an experienced college tutor, either in-person or virtually. A combination of tutor-led work, group exercises and discussion encourages apprentices to apply theory to real-life workplace situations. This modern, flexible approach to apprenticeship training empowers learners, minimises disruption to employers, and delivers tangible results in the workplace.

How to apply for this apprenticeship

You can register your interest in an Apprenticeship by emailing your CV to business@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk.

Want to find out more first?

Call the Business Engagement Team on 0115 945 7260

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Study location City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
Attendance

Day Release
Start date

You can start this Apprenticeship at any time of the year.
Standard

Business Administrator - Level 3 Standard
Duration

15 months
Level Level 3
Entry requirements
  • You will need to be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a relevant job but we can assist you in finding a placement.
  • You will also need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 – 4 (A* – C), including English Language and Maths – one of English Language or Maths must be grade 9 – 4 (A* – C). Functional Skills Level 1 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 3 (D) and Functional Skills Level 2 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 (C) or above. Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment.

Adults who are aged 19+ with appropriate industry experience but without the necessary qualifications are welcome to apply.

All applicants will be required to undertake an assessment in English, maths and ICT prior to enrolling.
Teaching & assessment

The end-point assessment includes a knowledge test, a project presentation, and a portfolio interview. Apprentices must pass the end-point assessment to achieve the apprenticeship certificate.
Progression

On completion of this qualification learners may progress to higher level business administration qualifications or on to ILM or CMI leadership and management qualifications.

Career opportunities

This qualification aims to develop a highly transferable set of knowledge, understanding and skills across a range of administrative practices and tasks, which can be applied to all industries.
Additional information

This course is free to apprentices, as the cost is paid by your employer. Large companies can fund the course using their apprenticeship levy. SMEs can access government funding to subsidise the cost by 95%.

This course is delivered in partnership with Mindful Education.

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