Full time Administration Level 2 & Level 3

Apprenticeship/Advanced Apprenticeship in Business Administration

This Apprenticeship in Business Administration will be suitable for learners who want an administrative role, which involves working as part of a team and providing support to colleagues, customers and clients.

You will be employed, working in a business/office environment and could study up to half a day per week in College. The qualification is expected to take approximately 12 months to be achieved.

WHAT TRAINING WILL YOU DO?
Subjects studied may include use of spreadsheet software, managing customer relations, operating office equipment, organise and support meetings, deal with visitors, use a telephone system, research and report information and working in a business environment.

WHAT QUALIFICATIOS WILL YOU WORK TOWARDS?
There are two levels of Apprenticeships, Apprenticeship at Level 2 and Advanced Apprenticeship.

The Apprenticeship leads to NVQ Level 2 (equal to 4 GCSEs grades A-C) and should be completed in 1 year.

The Advanced Apprenticeship leads to NVQ Level 3 (equal to two A Levels) and should be completed in 1 year.

A technical certificate and Key Skills will also need to be achieved.

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE AFTERWARDS?
Many Apprentices progress to the Advanced Apprenticeship, or may go on to higher level qualifications.

WHO PROVIDES THE TRAINING FOR MY APPRENTICESHIP IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION?
For the Apprenticeship at level 2, the training is fully funded for learners aged 16-24 and is paid for by the Doncaster College funded through the Learning and Skills Council. For the Advanced Apprenticeship, the training is fully funded for learners aged 16-18, and for learners 19-24 there will be a fee of a £100.00.

WHAY AN APPPRENTICESHIP?
An Apprenticeship is a national qualification, aimed primarily at young people aged 16-24. The Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship leads to a respected qualification in a real work environment, earning money at the same time. Once fully qualified, you can use your skills to work as a PA, Secretary, Administration Assistant, Clerical Assistant, Office Administrator or Administration Clerk.

WHAT QUALIFICAITONS DO I NEED TO APPLY FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP?
Although no qualifications are required, you will need to complete diagnostic tests to clarify what support you will require. Employers may have their own entry requirements and some prefer learners to have GCSE grades C/D in Maths and English.

WHAT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF MY EMPLOYER?
Encourage the apprentice throughout progress of the NVQ and Key Skills, provide opportunities for developing practical skills, give time to progress with training and hold regular reviews.

WHAT IS MY RESPONSIBILIT?
Attend and fully participate in all training sessions, develop Key Skills, seek opportunities to gain experience and practical skills, develop a portfolio to demonstrate proof of competence and participate in regular reviews.

WHAT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF MY COLLEGE?
Explain the NVQ structure to the employer and the apprentice, assist the apprentice in developing their portfolio, hold regular reviews and provide expert advice on NVQ, Key Skills and assessments.