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Business administrators have a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours that can be applied in all sectors. This includes small and large businesses alike, from the public sector, private sector and charitable sector. The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services. Business administrators develop key skills and behaviours to support their own progression towards management responsibilities.

  • What will I study?

    Knowledge: ? The Organisation, ? Value of Skills ? Stakeholders ? Regulations ? Processes ? Business Fundamentals

    Skills: ? Skills: IT ? Record and Document Production ? Interpersonal Skills ? Decision Making ? Communication, ? Quality ? Planning ? Project Management

    Behaviours: ? Professionalism ? Personal Qualities ? Managing Performance ? Adaptability ? Responsibility

  • Who is this course for?

    This course is ideal for Business Administrators who want to earn a Level 3 qualification. It?s designed for those who manage individuals, teams, or project elements by providing direction, instructions, and guidance to achieve specific goals.

  • How is the course assessed?
    • Day release once a month
    • Develop a portfolio of evidence
    • Participate in a Project
    • Assessments in the work place
    • To complete your apprenticeship, you will have to pass an end point assessment
  • Knowledge

    You will develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of:

    The Organisation, Value of Skills Stakeholders Regulations Processes Business Fundamentals

  • Skills

    You will have the ability to:

    Skills: IT Record and Document Production Interpersonal Skills Decision Making Communication, Quality Planning Project Management .

  • Behaviours

    What is required?

    Professionalism Personal Qualities Managing Performance Adaptability Responsibility

  • Progression and Career Opportunities

    The administration role can open doors to further career opportunities, such as positions in management or senior support roles.

  • Entry Requirements for new students

    Level 3 apprenticeship - Math's and English GCSE grade 4-9 (or equivalent) required

  • Admissions Process

    There is no set start date for this apprenticeship. However, there are two ways become an apprentice at Northampton College:

    1. If you have secured employment with the view of becoming an apprentice, or if you are already employed and would like to join an Apprenticeship programme, please get in touch with us on 01604 734323 or email business.centre@northamptoncollege.ac.uk to register your interest.
    2. If you don?t have a job yet, you can view all our apprenticeship vacancies through the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS). Each of these job openings are with trusted employers who are looking for an apprentice to join their team. You can click the button below to look through what?s currently on offer. Once you?ve found a vacancy you?re interested in, you will be taken to the National Apprenticeship Service website to begin your application for the role. In either case, we will support both you and your employer to ensure this is the right course for you.