Business Administrator Level 3
Attract great talent, upskill your teams and plan for your future
Suitable for both new and existing employees
Who is the Business Administrator Apprenticeship for?
Business administrators have a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours that can be applied in all sectors. This includes small and large businesses alike; from the public sector, private sector and charitable sector. The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services. Business administrators develop key skills and behaviours to support their own progression towards management responsibilities.
The responsibilities of the role are to support and engage with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or 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 the apprentice to develop a wide range of skills.
The business administrator is expected to deliver their responsibilities efficiently and with integrity – showing a positive attitude. The role involves demonstrating strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to developing skills. The business administrator is also expected to show initiative, managing priorities and own time, problem-solving skills, decision-making and the potential for people management responsibilities through mentoring or coaching others.
Study Mode
Online with tutor led sessions
Blended learning with online and face to face sessions and support (at the employers premises)
There is an End Point Assessment for this Apprenticeship - This is when the Apprentice will demonstrate they have learnt the required knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Typical job roles
Administration job roles in any environment including large businesses and small independent businesses
Duration
18 Months (Depending on experience)
Start Date
Any time
What skills and behaviours will be developed?
IT
Record and document production
Decision making
Interpersonal skills
Communications
Quality
Planning and organisation
Project management
Professionalism
Personal qualities
Managing performance
Adaptability
Responsibility
Qualifications to be awarded
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship
Functional Skills (if required)
What knowledge will be learnt?
Business knowledge and understanding
Value of skills
Stakeholder management
Regulation and polices
Business fundamentals
Processes
External environment factors
Progression Opportunities
Progression into further Administration roles in a variety of industries as well as management roles.
How much does the Business Administrator Apprenticeship cost?
This programme costs £5,000 and is covered through a companies Apprenticeship Levy. If an employer does not pay into the levy they will only pay £250 if they have more than 50 employees or if the apprentice is aged 19+. Employers with less than 50 staff receive full funding if the apprentice is aged 16-18.