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Business Administrator Apprenticeship Level 3

Course Code: TWA004S/AR1

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Course Type
Apprenticeships, School Leavers
Subject Area
Administration & Office Skills, Business Management & Administration
Location
Strode College
Start date
Flexible
Duration

This Apprenticeship typically takes between 12 – 18 months to complete on-programme learning, with additional time allowed for end point assessment if required.

Course Overview

Begin your apprenticeship journey by applying for an apprenticeship on our website or through our prospectus form. Please apply for a full-time course as your second option. Then, have a look at relevant vacancies by visiting our vacancy page . If you haven’t found a suitable vacancy, you will automatically be placed into our Talent Pool.

As a member of our Talent Pool, you will be the first to hear about new vacancies and we offer support with CVs, interview techniques, employability skills and much more!

You will work with your employer to support and engage with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal and external customers. With a focus on adding value, the role of business administrator contributes to the efficiency of an organisation, through support of functional areas, working across teams and resolving issues as requested. The flexibility and responsiveness required allows you to develop a wide range of knowledge, skills and behaviours in areas such as:

  • Record and document production
  • Decision making
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication
  • Planning and ogranisation
  • Project Management
  • IT

You can gain employment in any administrative function within any organisation as long as the job role gives you the opportunity to work towards the knowledge, skills and behaviours elements of the apprenticeship standard. Your Apprenticeship Recruitment Advisor will be able to support you to determine this.

Assessment Methods

The on-programme element of the apprenticeship includes building an online portfolio to evidence the knowledge, skills and behaviours you gain throughout your apprenticeship. The on-programme assessment includes:

  • Workplace assessment
  • Knowledge delivery

Following this, your assessor, employer and you decide when you are ready to undertake the ‘End Point Assessment’ which includes:

  • Online knowledge test
  • Portfolio-based interview
  • Project/improvement presentation

Progression Options

On successful completion of your apprenticeship you could be offered a permanent contract with their employer and work towards possible careers in management or a senior support role.

Entry Requirements

You must gain employment with an employer committed to the values of an apprenticeship and sit a successful interview with an Apprenticeship Recruitment Advisor at the College.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can apply directly on any of the UCS College Group websites, whether you wish to study at Bridgwater College, Cannington College, Strode College, or Taunton College. Simply use our “Find a Course” feature and follow the on-screen instructions – be sure to have your important information to hand.