Business and Administration City and Guilds Modern Apprenticeship
Vocational qualification
In Ramsgate
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Ramsgate
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Start date
Different dates available
The course is designed for people employed in an administrative capacity who wish to gain a nationally recognised qualification and study through a combination of distance learning and work based learning. Candidates gain their Business and Administration NVQ 2 qualification through the preparation of a portfolio of work-based evidence to demonstrate competence. Each candidate is allocated a.
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About this course
Candidates must be employed within an appropriate environment, such as those working in an administrative or secretarial capacity. Applicants are invited to attend a short, informal interview prior to the course commencing. Applicants will undertake initial assessment at this stage to ensure that the minimum levels of literacy and numeracy required can be demonstrated.
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Subjects
- Business Administration
- Business and Administration
Course programme
Course Overview
The course is designed for people employed in an administrative capacity who wish to gain a nationally recognised qualification and study through a combination of distance learning and work based learning.
Candidates gain their Business and Administration NVQ 2 qualification through the preparation of a portfolio of work-based evidence to demonstrate competence. Each candidate is allocated a personal tutor, offering guidance and support through the qualification and carrying out assessment on the employer's premises.
In addition to the NVQ, candidates are supported in the workplace and via online learning to achieve Key/Functional Skills and Technical Certificate qualifications.
Course Structure
The NVQ programme will include the following topics (which are mandatory units):
- Carry out responsibilities at work
- Work within the business environment
And candidates then select a further three units from a list of twenty four, which include the following options:
- Health and Safety
- Customer Relations
- Manage Diary Systems
- Process Financial Information
- Organise and Support Meetings
- Use IT Systems
- Work Effectively with Others
Candidates will be required to achieve the following level of Key/Functional Skills:
- Communications Level 2
- Application of Number Level 1
In addition to this, candidates will complete the EDI Certificate in Business Administration (Business Organisations and People) at Level 2.
Qualification Aims
By the end of the course, the student will have attained a good understanding of an administrative role within the work place alongside actual useful experience for use within their current job or potential new employment.
Assessments/Examinations
The process of assessment requires the demonstration of skills together with appropriate knowledge and understanding to a specified standard. Assessment for the NVQ is based on a combination of observation, questioning and collection of evidence from the workplace.
Assessment for Key/Functional Skills will be by a combination of portfolio and examination, depending on the option selected.
The Technical Certificate is assessed by two end of course examinations.
Candidates are required to meet with their tutor at least once per month for the NVQ, for approximately one hour, and tutorials are usually arranged within the candidate's workplace. In addition to this, candidates may be invited to study days at the College, during their course, at which attendance is optional.
Cost / Equipment
This programme can usually be funded for those aged under 25.
Start Date
Flexible to suit the applicant.
Business and Administration City and Guilds Modern Apprenticeship