Level 3 Business Administrator
Apprenticeship Standard
This Apprenticeship has been designed for Business Administrators including executive assistants, secretaries and administration assistants in all types of organisations.
Business administrators have a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours - making sure things run smoothly and handling the day-to-day administrative office tasks. This sort of work requires a wide range of skills including a strong sense of responsibility, accuracy and attention to detail and may involve working independently or as part of a team.
With a focus on adding value, the role of business administrator contributes to the efficiency of an organisation and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services. 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.
Knowledge & Skills
Key components of this Apprenticeship Standard cover the following:
- IT
- Record and Document Production
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication and decision making
- Planning and organising
- Project management
- Regulation, policies and procedures
Behaviours
- Workplace training and assessment
- Classroom-based learning and assessment
- eLearning
- Workbooks, logs and journals
- Written assignments, presentations and interviews.
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Responsibility
- Personal effectiveness
- Managing performance
The behavioural components of the programmes will be delivered through:
Level 3 Business Administrator at a glance
Duration
The apprenticeship will take between 12 and 18 months to complete. We would liaise with employers and potential apprentices to establish the duration of the programme required.
Learning Resources
All apprentices will be given access to our online Learning Portal which contains eLearning modules, papers, thought pieces, videos and recommended reading.
Benefits for Individuals
- Build personal capabilities, skills and knowledge
- Gain expertise and professional recognition
- Boost career progression.
Benefits for Employers
- Skilled and motivated employees
- Improved working practices, communication and teamwork
- Transfer of new skills into the organisation
- Increased employee engagement and retaining talent
- Training investment co-funded by the government
Summary of Assessment
There are a number of elements that make up assessment for the Apprenticeship including formative, On-Programme Assessment and a summative End-Point Assessment.