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    Level 3 Business Administration

    Start your career with business administration

    Programme Overview

    • Develop the skills that support effective organisations.

      Build skilled business administrators who support the success of organisations across every sector.

    • AI integrated learning

      Apprentices explore how AI is used in modern business, including safe use, quality assurance, and practical workplace application.

    • What will you learn?

      The Business Administrator Apprenticeship develops a broad set of practical skills, knowledge and behaviours essential to supporting organisations effectively. 

      • Business operations
      • Communication and interpersonal skills
      • Information and IT management
      • Planning, organisation and project support
      • Problem-solving and decision-making
      • Professional behaviours

      Learning combines on-the-job experience with structured off-the-job training, ensuring knowledge is applied in real workplace contexts and preparing apprentices for long-term career progression. 

    • Where could this take you?

      The administration role may be a gateway to further career opportunities, such as:

      • Accountancy 
      • Human Resources
      • Leadership and management
      • Marketing

      This qualification equips apprentices with transferable skills applicable across industries, supporting workforce development and providing a solid foundation for further career progression or study. 

    84%

    achievement rate

    11%

    higher achievement rate than the National Average

    9.7/10

    for knowledge and professionalism

    94%

    learner satisfaction score

    Course Information

    Start date: April 2026 (can infill until June 2026)

    Course Duration: 16 Months

    Delivery method

    • Classroom delivery
    • One day per month 

     

    As an apprentice, you will work towards the level 3 Business Administrator standard, and may also be required to sit functional skills at level 2 in Maths and English prior to completion (functional skills will not be required if exemptions are held). 

    • Business Administrator 
    • Administration Assistant 
    • Office Administrator 
    • Data Administrator 

    During of the apprenticeship, the employer and Access Trainer will agree when the apprentice is ready for the end point assessment (EPA). 

    An independent assessment organisation will carry out the EPA to assess whether the apprentice has met all of the requirements of the standard. EPA includes:

    • Knowledge test 
    • Portfolio based interview 
    • Project presentation 

    Unlock the benefits

    Improve business efficiency and organisation

    Develop staff who can confidently manage administrative tasks, support teams, and help maintain smooth day-to-day operations.

    Strengthen workforce capability across roles

    Build transferable skills that allow employees to adapt, grow, and support a wide range of business functions.

    Enhance communication and service delivery

    Improve how teams communicate internally and externally, helping to create a more professional, organised, and responsive organisation.

    Looking to recruit or upskill?

    We can upskill existing employees by enrolling them onto a business administration apprenticeship or if you’re looking to grow your business, we can recruit an apprentice on your behalf.

    Interested in our Business Administration courses?

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