Approx. duration: 18-24 months
Start Date: Anytime
Attendance: All assessment and training is undertaken in the workplace
Entry requirements:
- Individual employers will set their selection criteria for applicants
- Apprentices need to be employed for a minimum of 30 hours a week and have a contract of employment
- Entry onto the Apprenticeship is subject to a thorough skills scan assessment to clarify course suitability
- Entry onto the Apprenticeship is subject to 4 GCSEs including Maths and English 9-4/A-C or Functional Skills Level 2
- Apprentices aged 16-18 years are subject to the mandatory requirement to study towards and achieve English and Maths Functional Skills at Level 2 where the Apprentice only holds the level 1 qualifications (GCSE grades D-G/3-1)
- Following the updated ESFA Apprenticeship rules, from 11th February 2025. Apprentices who begin their apprenticeship training when aged 19+ will no longer be subject to this mandatory requirement. It is now the decision of the apprentice and their employer at the start of their apprenticeship to choose to study towards a Maths and English qualification
On-programme learning:
- Business Administrator Standard
- English and Maths (if required) Level 2
Progression:
Higher level management qualification or Apprenticeship.
Course Summary:
Business Administrators possess a versatile array of knowledge, skills and behaviours that are applicable across various sectors. These range from small enterprises to large corporations, encompassing the public, private, and charitable sectors. Their responsibilities may entail independent work or collaboration within a team, focusing on the development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of administrative services. As they advance, Business Administrators cultivate essential skills and behaviours conducive to assuming managerial roles.
The role entails aiding and collaborating with various segments of the organisation while interacting with both internal and external stakeholders. Prioritising value addition, Business Administrators contribute to the organisational efficiency by supporting different departments, collaborating across teams, and addressing issues as they arise. The adaptability and quick responsiveness demanded enable employees to cultivate a diverse set of skills.