Level 3
Business Administration, Apprenticeship
Level 3
Business Administration, Apprenticeship
Earn while you learn and develop the skills that keep organisations running smoothly. This apprenticeship combines workplace experience with professional training, helping you build the knowledge, confidence, and practical expertise needed for a successful career in business administration.
Course Overview
A Business Administration Apprenticeship is an excellent starting point if you are interested in building a career in business, administration, customer service, or office management. Combining paid employment with structured training, this apprenticeship allows you to gain valuable workplace experience while developing the professional skills employers are looking for.
You will spend most of your time working with your employer, gaining hands-on experience in a real business environment while attending college sessions to develop your theoretical knowledge and professional understanding. Throughout the programme, you will learn how businesses operate and develop the organisational, communication, and administrative skills that are essential across almost every industry.
As a Weston College apprentice, you will become a member of our Business Career Excellence Hub. Through employer partnerships, guest speakers, company visits, recruitment events, and networking opportunities, you will gain valuable insight into the world of business and build connections that can support your future career.
You will study at Weston College's Knightstone Campus, benefiting from purpose-built business classrooms, professional meeting spaces, our business suite, and modern boardroom facilities. You will be supported by experienced tutors and assessors who have worked within industry and successfully managed businesses of their own, helping you apply your learning directly to the workplace.
What will I study?
This apprenticeship develops the practical and professional skills required to work effectively within a modern business environment.
Topics may include:
• Managing your own workload and professional development • Business communication and professional correspondence • Maintaining effective working relationships • Customer service and client communication • Researching, gathering, and presenting information • Managing business records and documentation • Coordinating administrative services • Business systems and office technology • Meeting and event administration • Project support and coordination • Data management and confidentiality • Understanding business policies and procedures
You will also develop valuable transferable skills including:
• Organisation and time management • Problem-solving • Teamwork and collaboration • Professional communication • Digital and administrative skills
How will I be assessed?
The apprenticeship is assessed through an End-Point Assessment, which includes:
• Knowledge test • Portfolio interview • Project presentation
Throughout the programme, you will also complete workplace reviews and build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required by the apprenticeship standard.
All elements of the End-Point Assessment must be successfully completed to achieve the apprenticeship.
Additional Information
Throughout your course, you will benefit from:
• Membership of Weston College's Business Career Excellence Hub • Access to employer networking opportunities • Guest lectures from business professionals • Company visits and recruitment events • Modern business classrooms and learning facilities • Access to the college's boardroom and business suite • Support from experienced industry tutors and assessors • Real workplace experience while earning a salary
The combination of workplace training and college support ensures you develop both the technical knowledge and practical experience needed to succeed in a professional business environment.
Entry Requirements
• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above
OR
• A relevant Level 2 Business qualification
You must also:
• Be employed in a relevant business administration role • Be willing to complete both workplace and college-based learning
If you are not currently employed, Weston College can provide advice and support to help you find a suitable apprenticeship opportunity.
What can I do after this course?
Many apprentices secure permanent employment with their employer on completion of the programme.
You could progress to:
• Higher-level Business Administration apprenticeships • Team Leader or Supervisor Apprenticeships • Management qualifications • Higher apprenticeships in business-related disciplines • BA (Hons) Business Management and Sustainability at University Centre Weston
Career opportunities include:
• Business Administrator • Office Administrator • Executive Assistant • Personal Assistant • Office Manager • Project Support Officer • Business Support Officer • Operations Administrator • Customer Service Coordinator • Recruitment Administrator • Sales Administrator • HR Administrator
The skills developed during this apprenticeship are highly transferable and valued across a wide range of industries
Full Fee: £0.00 ?
Supported Fee: £0.00
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