Apprenticeships are full time programmes for young people who wish to commence a career or already work in the business and administration industry; in careers such as administrative assistant, secretary, post room assistant, receptionist, etc. Young people work towards the qualifications in the workplace. Learners will be visited regularly by an assessor to deliver and assess learning, practical skills and to discuss progress.
Learners also have the option of attending college for workshops and extra support. The duration of the programmes is between six months and two years.
The Programme:
- Apprenticeship – This course is comprised of the NVQ Level 2 in Business & Administration, plus Functional Skills at Level 1 and the Technical Certificate in Business & Administration Level 2.
(The Level 2 provides good working knowledge and understanding of an occupation. It demonstrates an employee’s ability to perform a range of tasks with some guidance or supervision. Competence levels are related to job roles such as Junior Secretary or Administration Assistant.)
- Advanced Apprenticeship – This course is comprised of the NVQ Level 3 in Business & Administration, plus Functional Skills at Level 2 and the Technical Certificate in Business & Administration Level 3.
(The Level 3 requires a candidate to obtain detailed knowledge, skills and understanding within a relevant field. It demonstrates team leadership and specialist technical skills with competence in communication, problem solving and applied teamwork. Example job roles for this level include Personal Assistant, Secretary and Administration Clerk.)
These programmes include Health & Safety Training, Fire Awareness Training, Equal Opportunities Training and other learning that complements their programme.
Attendance:
Full time work placement and optional workshops at college.
Part of the Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships in Business Administration are awards called Technical Certificates. In these cases, the awards are called the Technical Certificates in Business and Administration. These are a mandatory part of the Apprenticeships; undertaking these awards helps to ensure that the learner has the necessary knowledge and understanding for the mandatory units of the NVQ chosen.
Another part of Apprenticeships are ‘Functional Skills’. Undertaking Functional Skills helps to ensure that the learner has a range of skills that are needed to complete the job role effectively. The learner may find that they do not have to complete Functional Skills tests, depending on previous qualifications. This will be discussed at the Initial Assessment.
Apprenticeship –
The Technical Certificate in Business & Administration comprises two units:
§ Unit 201: Supporting the Business Environment. This is a written assignment, covering the practical activities for all outcomes and also samples underpinning knowledge to verify coverage of the unit.
§ Unit 202: Working Effectively within the Business Environment. This is an online multiple choice test; externally set, locally marked and externally verified.
Functional Skills:
§ Communication Level 1 (test).
§ Application of Number Level 1 (test).
Advanced Apprenticeship –
The Technical Certificate in Business & Administration comprises two units:
§ Unit 301: Managing the Business Environment. This is a written assignment, covering the practical activities for all outcomes and also samples underpinning knowledge to verify coverage of the unit.
§ Unit 302: Ensuring Effective Work within the Business Environment. This is an online multiple choice test; externally set, locally marked and externally verified.
Functional Skills:
§ Communication Level 2 (test).
§ Application of Number Level 2 ( test).
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