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Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Gain practical business expertise for any industry.

Level 3|15 months

12-month course
administration training
Business administrator
Level 3
Management training
Professional Apprenticeship
Course summary

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?

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

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

Duration

15 months

Progression

Progression

The Business Administrator role is a great foundation that can lead to further management or senior support roles within a business.

Cost / Funding

Cost / Funding

Levy Payers – £5,000

Non Levy Payers – £250 + VAT

Level

Level

Level 3

Functional skills

Functional skills

Apprentices will need to pass maths and English Functional Skills level 2 during their apprenticeship.

End assessment

End assessment

The End Point Assessment (EPA) for the Business Administrator Apprenticeship includes:

  • Knowledge test
  • Portfolio based interview
  • Project presentation.
Professional support

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.

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Business Administrator Apprenticeship fact sheet

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