- Apprenticeship name
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Level 3 Business Administrator
- Who this apprenticeship is for
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This apprenticeship is designed for individuals seeking to develop their administration skills within a professional, business environment.
- What you'll achieve by the end
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Upon passing, you'll achieve the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, which is a nationally recognised qualification..
- How the apprenticeship is completed
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Apprentices will be supported by an experienced assessor to achieve the knowledge, skills and behaviours as set out in the apprenticeship standard. Each apprentice will have an e-learning package linked to their apprenticeship and is required to attend monthly tutorials. All apprentices are observed in the workplace and have written assessments to complete.
- Employment requirements
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Apprentices must be employed for at least 30 hours per week for the duration of the programme, and paid in line with the National Apprenticeship Minimum Wage. Apprentices must be in a suitable role to enable them to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours specified within the apprenticeship standard, and be given between 6-8 hours per week, during paid hours, to undertake off-the-job training.
- Maths and English requirements
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- Apprentices aged 16 to 18 without level 2 maths and English qualification will be required to undertake a functional skills programme and achieve a level 2 to achieve the apprenticeship. Level 2 is equivalent to GCSE grades 4-1 or C-A*.
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Apprentices aged 19 and over who do not already hold the required maths and English qualification, will only need to undertake and achieve maths or English if the employer deems this necessary.
- Eligibility requirements
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Apprentices must be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in the UK.
- What will be assessed at the end?
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Knowledge test, project improvement presentation and interview.
- How long this apprenticeship lasts
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15 months, plus 3 months to prepare for the apprenticeship assessment.
- Cost to employer
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Levy payers: £5,000
Non-levy payers: fully funded if apprentice is aged 16-21, otherwise 5% (£250)