Administration (Business Professional) OCR Diploma Level 3

The Administration (Business Professional) Diploma course will provide you with the opportunity to develop your transferrable skills. There will be a variety of learning situations including class tuition, guided assignments, personal study, research and practical workshops are offered, giving you a competitive edge when you enter the world of work.

This advanced administration programme allows you to work towards a career in a supervisory administration role or study at university. You will extend your existing business and administration knowledge and skills allowing you to work in a variety of industries when you complete the programme

You will learn through a variety of methods including classroom sessions, assignments, personal study, research and practical workshops. 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;

• Producing Complex Business Documents


• Understanding Functions and Roles within Business Organisations


• Supporting Recruitment and Selection Procedures


• Organise Business Travel and Accommodation


• Organise a Business Event


• Carry out Research and Prepare a Report


• Working in an Administration Team


• Career Planning in Administration


• Text Processing

Entry Requirements

Normally 5 GCSEs (grades A*-C), including English, and maths, or satisfactory results in a relevant Level 2 qualification, and an interview.

Career and Progression Opportunities

This course prepares you for employment with a considerable degree of responsibility and autonomy. Employment may be office-based where business computing skills, knowledge of administrative procedures, organisational and communication skills are important. Successful completion of the Diploma may enable entry on to the Foundation Degree in Business Administration at Colchester Institute.

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.

*Are you 19 or over?

If you are 19 or over on the day your course starts, and your course is an approved qualification at level 3 or above, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of your tuition.

Please call (01206) 712777 for more information.