Administration (Business Professional) Certificate Level 2

This practical and exciting vocational programme is designed to develop a variety of professional competencies such as prioritising, teamwork, business

communication and IT skills. It is designed to provide you with transferable skills to give you an advantage in the job market.

Additionally, it will develop your knowledge of current business practices, legislation and procedures. It will also help you build skills such as time-management, event management and travel including meeting organising within your practical unit work. You will also engage in GEM and GAP activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills.

Course Content
The Business Professional Administration course consists of the following units;

• Working in Administration


• Written Business Communication


• Communicate with Customers


• Teamwork in Administration


• Organise Business Travel and Accommodation


• Organise Meetings


• Handling Diary Systems


• Text Processing

Entry Requirements

Normally 4 GCSEs (grades A*-E), including English and maths, or satisfactory results in a relevant Level 1 qualification, and an interview.

Career and Progression Opportunities

You will have the opportunity to progress into an administrative role in a wide range of employment areas upon the successful completion of this course. Learners can progress onto a Business Administration OCR Diploma Level 3. You will also have the opportunity to enter employment and study the NVQ Level 2/3 Administration on a part-time basis.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for a Full-Time course

Our term starts the week commencing 5th September 2016,
however you may have different start dates depending on the course.
You will receive the details of your first day over the summer period,
but if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.

You will need to complete an application form for our full-time courses,
our full-time application form can be downloaded here:

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses, Apprenticeships & Access Courses (PDF)

Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email or card within one week of the application being received by our Admissions team,
if you do not receive this you should contact the team on (01206) 712777 to check that your application has been received.