Duration: 19 Months

Start Day/Time: Various start dates available.

Qualification: NVQ Level 3

Awarded by: GOAL

Introduction:

Apprenticeships are a popular choice for young people aged 16 - 24* looking for on-the-job training and the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications whilst earning a wage. Most of your training will be directly linked to the career you have chosen, gaining practical experience in the workplace, backed up by attendance at college just one day a week.

An Advanced Apprenticeship in Business and Administration will develop your employability skills and give you valuable experience of a variety of routine business related activities. You will be working in an office environment where your duties could encompass many areas of office work such as post and written communications, telephone communications, customer enquiries, computer systems, paper filing systems, photocopying etc. Your exact duties will depend upon your employer.

Where possible staff from College Apprenticeships Training will find you an employer and a place of work (although students who are already employed are welcome to apply if sponsored by their employer). Your offer of Apprenticeship training will be dependent upon work placements being available.

* Please note priority is given to applicants under 19 years of age. Due to funding arrangements, places maybe limited for 19-24 year olds.

Entry Requirements:

You will need to have mathematics and English GCSEs grade C or above (or equivalent) and you will need to have at least 2 years work experience in an office environment, be in a supervisory position and be able to take on own responsibilities within your job role. You will need to have an NVQ 2 in Business Administration or equivalent. All applicants for Apprenticeship training will be required to attend an interview.

Course Details:

To gain the full Apprenticeship you will work towards the following qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 Business & Administration
• Key Skills in Application of Number Level 2
• Key Skills in Communication Level 2
• Level 3 Business & Administration (Organisations and People) Technical Certificate - incorporating
• Employment Responsibilties and Rights (if not already completed on L2 course)

The NVQ qualification is work-related and will relate specifically to your job role. Mandatory units include:

• Carry out your responsibilities at work
• Work within your business environment

Together with at least 1 unit from Group A, and 3 from Group B. You will also need to include an IT unit as part of your NVQ.

Course Assessment:

You will be continually assessed throughout your training. Most of the assessment will take place in the workplace, plus you will take some external tests/examinations for key skills (if required) and technical certificate. Your progress will be reviewed regularly and achievable targets set to ensure you complete your Apprenticeship on time.

Course Progression:

On successful completion of this Apprenticeship you could progress onto a Foundation Degree in Business Studies. You could also progress in your chosen career at supervisory/management level.

Cost: