Business Administrator Apprenticeship
Gain practical business expertise for any industry.
Course summary
EDN’s Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship is aimed at entry-level and mid-level managers. The programme focuses on advancing key skills and organisational knowledge to support progression to management.
This course takes a minimum of 15 months to complete.
What is a business administrator?
Business administrators play a vital role in organisations and businesses, helping them run more efficiently. They complete a wide variety of administrative duties using good judgement, strong written and verbal communication skills and various IT software and systems.
Successful business administrators have an eagerness to learn, an ability to use their initiative and solve problems.
Business administrators can work on an individual basis or as part of a team, within organisations and industries of any size and type.
Key responsibilities include:
- Using systems and technology for administrative tasks
- Organised, thorough record keeping and correspondence
- Making suggestions for improvements
- Communicating effectively with colleagues and customers
- Understanding and following rules, regulations and legislation
- Problem-solving and complaints handling
- Managing priorities, time and, in some cases, projects.
Entry
Employers will set their own entry requirements in order to start on this apprenticeship, but typically requires five GCSEs at Grade C or higher.
Duration
15 months
Progression
The Business Administrator role is a great foundation that can lead to further management or senior support roles within a business.
Cost / Funding
Levy Payers – £5,000
Non Levy Payers – £250 + VAT
Level
Level 3
Functional skills
Apprentices will need to pass maths and English Functional Skills level 2 during their apprenticeship.
End assessment
The End Point Assessment (EPA) for the Business Administrator Apprenticeship includes:
- Knowledge test
- Portfolio based interview
- Project presentation.
Professional support
EDN assigns a designated Vocational Trainer to each apprentice who will be in regular contact with the apprentice to coach, mentor and discuss progress.