Business Administrator Level 3

The Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship equips employees with essential skills such as communication and problem-solving, which directly enhance customer satisfaction. These versatile, transferable skills increase employee adaptability and productivity across roles.

This role may involve working independently or collaboratively within a team, focusing on developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving administrative services. Business administrators also cultivate key skills and behaviours, supporting their progression toward management responsibilities.

By offering this apprenticeship to your employees, you demonstrate a commitment to their growth and development, fostering improved retention and loyalty.

Qualification

On successful completion, apprentices will achieve a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship details

The Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship equips apprentices with the core skills, knowledge, and behaviours required for a successful career in business.

What it covers:

 The Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship covers all aspects of business support, including topics designed to build knowledge, skills and behaviours in areas such as: 

• IT
• Record and document production
• Decision making
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Planning and organisation
• Project management
• Business fundamentals

Delivery 

This is a work-based learning programme which is supported by:

• Virtual one-to-one tutorials 
• Completion of written narratives
• Industry and teaching/coaching experts 
• Continuous reflective professional discussions 
• Tutor-led online group workshops 

Entry requirements 

Applicants must be employed in a business support role.

Ideally, Apprentices should have a GCSE grade 4/C or above or equivalent in English and maths. 

Functional Skills is no longer a mandated requirement for apprentices aged 19 or above. However, some programmes may have minimum entry level requirements for English and maths due to the nature of the programme. Apprentices who wish to opt out of Functional Skills must have approval from their employer.

Progression

On successful completion, apprentices can progress to higher-level apprenticeships or advance their careers within the business sector.