Business Administrator
A business administrator has a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours that can be applied in all sectors. This includes small and large businesses alike; from the public sector, private sector and charitable sector. The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services. Business administrators develop key skills and behaviours to support their own progression towards management responsibilities.
The responsibilities of the role are to support and engage with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customers. With a focus on adding value, the role of business administrator contributes to the efficiency of an organisation, through support of functional areas, working across teams and resolving issues as requested. The flexibility and responsiveness required allows the apprentice to develop a wide range of skills.
Those looking to start a career as a Business Administrator or those relatively new to the role.
3
17 Months
Entry Requirements
- Be aged 16 or over
- Not currently in education or completing any Government funded training or qualifications
- Have been a UK resident for the last 3 years
- Employed for a minimum of 16 hours per week
- Spend at least 50% of your employed hours in England
- Must be working within the industry and completing a relevant role (or applying for a relevant apprenticeship vacancy)
- Do not have more than 1 years’ experience in a Business Administrator role
- Have achieved a GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or 4 and above in English and maths. Candidates who have not achieved this, will need to score at least Level 1 in English and maths initial assessments completed during the Skills Edge enrolment process
Features and Benefits
As a Skills Edge student you will benefit from:
Regular one to one support sessions
Access to a range of visual resources
Structured learning plan supported by your employer
All workshops recorded and available on-demand
Monthly workshops to develop the relevant knowledge and skillset of a Business Administrator
Interactive chat, forums and class notebooks for real time support and assistance from experienced and qualified Business professionals
Course Structure Overview
Key Learning Outcomes
The organisation
Understands organisational purpose, activities, aims, values, vision for the future, resources and the way that the political/economic environment affects the organisation.
Stakeholders
Has a practical knowledge of managing stakeholders and their differing relationships to an organisation. This includes internal and external customers, clients and/or suppliers. Liaises with internal/external customers, suppliers or stakeholders from inside or outside the UK. Engages and fosters relationships with suppliers and partner organisations.
Processes
Understands the organisation’s processes, e.g. making payments or processing customer data. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Applying a solutions-based approach to improve business processes and helping define procedures. Understands how to administer billing, process invoices and purchase orders.
IT
Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Interpersonal skills
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Communication
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Quality
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Project Management
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Full information on all outcomes for this course can be found on the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education website.
End Point Assessment:
The End-Point-Assessment (EPA) is conducted by an independent organisation, who will assess the Apprentice’s knowledge, skills and behaviours through the following methods:
Knowledge Test
60 minute online multiple-choice exam which includes 50 equally weighted questions, with four possible answers for each question.
Portfolio-based Interview
The portfolio provides evidence of each of the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the standard which is gathered throughout the duration of the apprenticeship. The understanding and self-reflection is then assessed through a 30-45 minute interview conducted by the Independent End-Point-Assessment Organisation (EPAO).
Project Presentation
The apprentice delivers a 15-minute presentation to the EPAO on a project they have completed or a process they have improved. This is followed by a 15-minute Q&A session with the EPAO
