Level 3 - Business Administrator Advanced Apprenticeship

Do you take pleasure in organising and supporting others in making sure everything runs smoothly? Do you already have some office experience? If so, this apprenticeship and the important support role you will play could be for you.

Business Administrator apprentices will work in roles such as to be personal secretaries, receptionists, admin officers etc. They will have the skills, knowledge, behaviours and competencies to manage business systems, processes and services and play an important part in making businesses run smoothly.

You would gain:

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard

English and Maths Functional Skills Level 2 (for those that have not achieved a grade C or Level 4 or above).

On completion of this apprenticeship you will have gained experience and/or knowledge of the following:

Producing accurate records and documents

Making effective decisions

Building and maintaining positive business relationships

Confidence to communicate face to face and in writing

Choosing the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem

Managing priorities

Undertaking and leading on projects

Practical knowledge of managing stakeholders

Applying laws and legislations within your role

Understanding organisational structures and the benefits they have

External factors and the wider impact these can have on an organisation

Demonstrating integrity, reliability, self-motivation and pro-activity

All apprenticeship standards are required to have an end-point assessment that is carried out by an independent organisation. Apprentices must pass the end-point assessment in order to achieve the apprenticeship certificate.

The end-point assessment for the Business Administrator involves the following:

Multiple choice knowledge test

Project Presentation

Portfolio Interview

Anyone aged 16 years or over can apply for an apprenticeship. You cannot be self-employed and must have lived in the UK or EU for the past three years to be eligible.

You must be working in a business administration role with responsibility for a project and you will have had some experience of working within an office previously. If you are not currently employed, we will do our best to support you into employment before commencing this apprenticeship.

The Level 3 apprenticeship is an advanced level equivalent to two A level passes and can be an excellent starting point to move into management or senior support roles. Successful completion could also support a pathway to university.

Listed below are some potential career pathways once you have completed your apprenticeship with us:

Operational Support Supervisor

Account Manager

Schools Administrator

Business Relationship Manager