Business Administrator Apprenticeship - C&G Level 3

What will I learn?

Apprentices will develop a firm grounding within organisational operations, functional processes, and the wider working environment. You will also gain skills including record and document production, decision making, planning, organisation, and project management, advancing your administration potential and preparing you for progression.

Study method

Apprentices will study Mindful Education’s award-winning video lessons during allotted time at work, and also attend regular sessions with a college tutor.

Online lessons can be accessed at any time, using a mobile, tablet or desktop – meaning apprentices can fit their study around work commitments, minimising disruption in the workplace. Each lesson lasts around 45 minutes and is accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Exercises, interactive case studies and analytical tools help to enhance the learning experience further. Learners will be expected to spend 3-4 hours a week working on VLE-related activities.

On campus, apprentices benefit from regular classes with an experienced college tutor, either in-person or virtually. A combination of tutor-led work, group exercises and discussion encourages apprentices to apply theory to real-life workplace situations. This modern, flexible approach to apprenticeship training empowers learners, minimises disruption to employers, and delivers tangible results in the workplace.

Units of study

Apprentices will be required to successfully complete the following units:  

• Principles of business administration 
• Personal and professional development
• Managing performance
• Your organisation
• Communication in a business environment
• Project management
• ICT for business
• Providing services in an administrative environment (optional unit)

How will I be assessed?

The end-point assessment for the Business Administrator includes a knowledge test, a project presentation, and a portfolio interview. Apprentices must pass the end-point assessment to achieve the apprenticeship certificate.

Assessment for the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma for the Business Administrator is through a combination of online tests and a portfolio of learning.

Entry requirements

Apprentices will need to be employed in an appropriate role.

Progression

On completion of this qualification learners may progress to higher level business administration qualifications or on to ILM or CMI leadership and management qualifications.

Career opportunities

This qualification aims to develop a highly transferable set of knowledge, understanding and skills across a range of administrative practices and tasks, which can be applied to all industries.

Additional information

It is expected that this Apprenticeship will take 12-15 months to complete. Workshop attendance is one day per month during term time, some sessions may be virtual (this may vary depending on your chosen study centre).

This course is free to apprentices, as the cost is paid by your employer. Large companies can fund the course using their apprenticeship levy. SMEs can access government funding to subsidise the cost by 95%.

How to apply

If you are considering an apprenticeship, applications can be made via our partner colleges and training providers.