Business Administrator Level 3
Course Overview
The Business Administrator Apprenticeship is a Level 3 qualification designed to build transferable skills that can be applied across every sector. Business administrators develop, implement and improve administrative services while supporting teams, solving problems and adding value to their organisations.
This role gives you the chance to grow your communication, organisation and project skills, while building a foundation for progression into management and senior roles.
Who Is This For?
This Business Administrator Apprenticeship is ideal if you want to:
Build a career in administration across the public, private or voluntary sectors
Gain skills in IT, data management, record keeping and communication
Support and engage with colleagues, managers and external customers
Develop behaviours that demonstrate professionalism and integrity
Progress into team leader, office manager or senior support roles
What You’ll Learn
You will gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to:
Use IT packages to produce accurate records, reports and analysis
Deliver quality administrative support and make process improvements
Communicate effectively across digital, written and face to face channels
Make decisions using good judgement and problem solving skills
Manage time, resources and priorities to meet deadlines
Plan, organise and deliver meetings and projects
Understand laws, regulations, policies and compliance requirements
Build strong relationships with stakeholders and team members
Typical Job Roles
Graduates of this apprenticeship may go on to roles such as:
Business Administrator
Administrative Officer
Office Coordinator
Project Support Officer
Executive Assistant
How You’ll Work
Business administrators typically:
Support and engage with different parts of the organisation
Manage priorities, deadlines and day to day admin tasks
Deliver projects, produce reports and maintain accurate records
Represent their organisation in a professional and proactive way
Identify opportunities to improve processes and share best practice
For professional development opportunities visit the Institute of Administrative Management.
Key Skills You’ll Develop
IT and data management
Record keeping and document production
Communication and interpersonal skills
Decision making and problem solving
Planning, organisation and project management
Quality control and service improvement
Why Choose This Course?
The Business Administrator Apprenticeship equips you with a strong set of transferable skills to support your career in any sector. It can also act as a gateway to progression into management or senior support roles, making it a valuable qualification for long term career development.
Apprenticeship Details
Level: 3
Duration: 12 to 18 months
Entry requirements: Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths must achieve this before the end point assessment
Assessment: End point assessment including observation, professional discussion and portfolio
