Business Administration

An Apprenticeship combines real work and learning. As an Apprentice you will usually spend 1 day a week in College and the rest of the week in your workplace.

Apprentices earn a wage and get experience whilst working towards a number of qualifications.

Example Job Roles as a Business Administration Apprentice

• Administration Assistant
• Clerical Clerk
• Data Entry Clerk
• Filing Record Clerk
• Junior Secretary
• Office Clerk

Progression Routes

A Business Administration Apprenticeship can open doors to a fantastic career! You could continue with your studies, undertaking degree level study at university after an Advanced Apprenticeship. You could also decide to study for a number of professional qualifications in your industry in order for you to progress within your career.

How an Apprenticeship works

There are a number of elements to each Apprenticeship and this is called the framework. Each Apprenticeship framework has up to three main strands:

• Competence based element
• Technical element
• Skills element

These strands are sometimes accompanied by additional qualifications to give the most relevant skills and knowledge required for the job.

Competence Element

Apprenticeship:

• Level 2 Certificate in Business and Administration

Advanced:

• Level 3 Diploma in Business and Administration

Technical Element

Apprenticeship:

• Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business and Administration

Advanced:

• Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Business and Administration

Skills Element

Apprenticeship:

• Application of Number Level 1
• Communication Level 2

Advanced:

• Application of Number Level 2
• Communication Level 2

Other Additional Study and Qualifications

Employment Rights and Responsibilities

There are a range of optional modules to suit your job role which you will select once you have started on your Apprenticeship.