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Overview
By completing the Business Administrator Apprenticeship (Level 3) you will gain a qualification equivalent to two A-level passes. Taking approximately 18-24 months to complete, this programme is an ideal career progression route into business administration. Typical job roles associated with the programme can vary from sector-to-sector. Some examples include Recruitment Administrator, Administration Support and Finance Administrator etc.
There are no standardised eligibility criteria for this qualification. This means the individual employer will decide if a candidate is suitable.
Start date: Flexible
Typical duration: 18 – 24 Months
Location: Nationwide (England)
ATL’s 23/24 Achievement Rate for the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard is 90.9% which is above the 23/24 National Averages of 68.6%
Business Administrator Apprenticeship Features
Throughout the apprenticeship you’ll gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for your chosen role and industry. To help with this, you can expect to study the following subject areas:
- Record and Document Production
- Communications
- IT
- Project Management
- Processes
During your apprenticeship you will gather evidence as part of a portfolio to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and behaviours.
This will include:
- Completion of workbooks and knowledge questions.
- Virtual observations, carried out in line with data protection and GDPR requirements.
- Recorded professional discussions to capture reflective learning and understanding.
- Witness testimonies from managers to verify on-the-job performance and competence.
Forget about lugging around all your work. The online iLearner e-portfolio system means all your work can be uploaded directly to your account and accessed wherever you go.
The system is easy to navigate and full guidance will be provided through our iLearner handbook and from your tutor through one-to-one support.
Off-the-Job Training
For 20% of the apprenticeship, you must have time away from your regular duties. This is to engage in training related to your post and programme. Known as ‘Off-the-Job Training’, this should take place at a time convenient for both you and your employer.
The qualification is delivered through a blended learning approach. You will be required to make time to see your tutor via remote or face-to-face sessions.
The sessions will take place roughly once per month, usually lasting around 2 hours. The duration of these can be extended for any additional learning or support you require. Your tutor will also provide support and guidance in between each learning session.
You should also expect to carry out self-study and learning as part of the Off-the-Job Training using your iLearner portfolio
Functional Skills
Functional Skills maths and English are an essential part of many apprenticeship courses. Apprentices aged 16-18 who have not previously achieved GCSE Grade 4/C (or an equivalent qualification) are required to complete and achieve their Functional Skills qualifications. However, for adult apprentices (19+), Functional Skills are now optional and not a mandatory requirement for completing an apprenticeship. The decision is for the employer and the learner to decide whether to undertake these qualifications.
Benefits of completing Functional Skills:
- Some higher-level roles and further qualifications require maths and English at Level 1 or 2. Completing Functional Skills can open doors to promotions and further education.
- Strong communication and numerical skills are essential in most job roles, helping with tasks like report writing, budgeting, and problem-solving.
- Functional Skills help with real-life tasks, such as managing finances, understanding contracts, and effective communication in personal and professional settings.
- Functional Skills are designed to be practical and flexible, meaning they can be tailored to fit around your apprenticeship work.
The End-Point Assessment
As part of your Business Administrator Apprenticeship, an End-Point Assessment will be completed to demonstrate your development and growth. You can achieve either a Pass, Merit or Distinction based on your final grade.
Showcase Portfolio
During your apprenticeship you will gather evidence as part of a portfolio to further show your learning. This will cover topics such as; knowledge about the business and its market, understanding how you perform in the job role, how your role affects the business, how you work with others and more. Though this is not directly assessed, your portfolio is essential for completing other parts of the EPA.
Forget about lugging around all your work. The online iLearner portfolio system means all your work can be uploaded directly to your account and accessed wherever you go. The system is easy to navigate. Though, full guidance will be provided through our iLearner handbook and from your tutor through one-to-one support.
Portfolio-Based Interview
Once your portfolio is ready, you will complete an interview on the knowledge, skills and behaviours you documented during your apprenticeship. This assesses your understanding and development through the qualification.
Knowledge Assessment
The knowledge assessment is comprised of a multiple-choice assessment around business administration and the topics you will cover when compiling your portfolio. This can be completed either online or in the workplace.
Project / Improvement Presentation
As part of your apprenticeship, you will be working on a project in the workplace or helping improve the tasks and systems in place. The final assessment will be a presentation showcasing your input and work on this project/improvement. Along with your own self-development through working on this project.
Go Further
Once you’ve completed your Buisness Administration Apprenticeship, there are several progression routes available, dependant on your industry and job role:
- Team Leader Apprenticeship (Level 3)
- Customer Service Specialist Apprenticeship (Level 3)
- HR Support Apprenticeship (Level 3)
- Operations Manager (Level 5)
You can also progress into a variety of job roles. Such as Office Manager, Senior Administrative Analyst, Facility Manager and many more!
Contact us for further information!
Call us on 01246 278931, email info@apprenticeteam.co.uk or fill in the contact form below to check availability and for further advice about the next steps.
Our team will be happy to advise you on additional programmes we provide and can help point you in the right direction for any learning requirement not delivered by Apprentice Team Ltd.
