Business Administrator Apprenticeship

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Start Date | 01/08/2024
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Is this course for me?

The Business administrator 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 an 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.The business administrator is expected to deliver their responsibilities efficiently and with integrity - showing a positive attitude. The role involves demonstrating strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to developing skills. The business administrator is also expected to show initiative, managing priorities and own time, problem-solving skills, decision-making and the potential for people management responsibilities through mentoring or coaching others. Information from Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education 2021
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What will I study?

In this apprenticeship you will be learning the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be successful in your chosen role, these include: Knowledge & Skills: IT, record and document production, decision making, interpersonal skills, communications, quality, planning and organisation, project management, understanding the organisation, value of their skills, stakeholders, relevant regulation, policies, business fundamentals, processes and external environment factors. Behaviours: Professionalism, personal qualities, managing performance, adaptability, responsibility.

How will I be assessed?

All apprentices now complete an end-point assessment to complete their qualification. This is delivered by an independent end-point assessment organisation with no affiliation to the employer or training provider. This is a national requirement and endpoint assessments are carried out by a third party assessor. End point assessments use a variety of assessment methods depending on the apprenticeship standard these can include:Professional Discussions. Interviews. Showcase portfolios. Practical assessment of skill. Theory assessments. Assignments and more

What qualifications do I need?

Employers are looking for apprentices who have GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4. Level 2 - A minimum of 5 GCSEs, graded 9-3 or equivalent, including Maths or English. Level 3 - 6 - A minimum of 5 GCSEs, graded 9-4 or equivalent, including Maths or English.

What can I progress onto?

The administration role may be a gateway to further career opportunities, such as management or senior support roles.

Other Information

If you don't currently have an employer and would like to undertake an apprenticeship, take a look at our vacancies at www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/Apprenticeship-Vacancies

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
No No
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Book-keepers, Payroll Managers and Wages Clerks

Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks maintain and balance records of financial transactions, oversee the operation of payroll functions and calculate hours worked, wages due and other relevant contributions and deductions.

Requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C

Opportunities

5.12%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£7,865
Entry
£25,852
Median
£46,748
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Calculates costs and overheads and prepares analyses for management.
  • Compiles schedules and distributes or arranges distribution of wages and salaries.
  • Processes holiday, sick and maternity pay and travel and subsistence expenses.
  • Calculates and records hours worked, wages due, deductions and voluntary contributions.
  • Supervises payroll team and develops payroll systems and procedures.
  • Prepares provisional balances and reconciles these with appropriate accounts.
  • Records and checks accuracy of daily financial transactions.

Knowledge

Clerical Customer and Personal Service Mathematics Administration and Management English Language Economics and Accounting Personnel and Human Resources

Skills

Active Listening Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Speaking Learning Strategies Writing Mathematics Active Learning Monitoring
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Finance Officers

Finance officers oversee book-keeping, general accounting and other financial and related clerical functions mainly within local government and a variety of public sector organisations.

Requirements: Certificate

Opportunities

3.38%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£12,897
Entry
£25,056
Median
£43,903
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Coordinates the activities and resources of finance departments.
  • Plans work schedules and assigns tasks to financial clerks.
  • Prepares or arranges the preparation of financial reports for managers.
  • Oversees the recording and checking of daily financial transactions, the preparation of provisional balances and reconciliation of accounts.

Knowledge

Clerical Administration and Management Mathematics Economics and Accounting Computers and Electronics Customer and Personal Service English Language Personnel and Human Resources Law and Government

Skills

Active Listening Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Speaking Learning Strategies Writing Mathematics Active Learning Monitoring
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Records Clerks and Assistants

Records clerks and assistants maintain and update electronic and/or hard copy documents, correspondence and other records, and organise their storage.

Requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C

Opportunities

4.68%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£11,239
Entry
£21,974
Median
£31,573
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Performs specialised clerical tasks in connection with conveyancing, litigation and the maintenance of medical records.
  • Copies or duplicates documents or other records.
  • Classifies, files, archives and locates documents and other records.
  • Examines and sorts incoming material.

Knowledge

Clerical English Language Customer and Personal Service

Skills

Reading Comprehension Active Listening Learning Strategies Speaking Writing Active Learning Critical Thinking
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Transport and Distribution Clerks and Assistants

Transport and distribution clerks and assistants perform various clerical functions relating to the transport and distribution of goods and freight.

Requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C

Opportunities

4.78%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£22,102
Entry
£33,274
Median
£48,392
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Maintains records regarding the movement and location of freight, containers and staff.
  • Obtains customs clearance and processes import and export documentation necessary for the movement of goods between countries.
  • Monitors tachograph readings and maintains records of hours worked and distance travelled by drivers.
  • Formulates delivery loads, vehicle schedules and routes to be followed by delivery staff.
  • Processes customer orders and forwards requisition documentation to storage and distribution personnel.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service Transportation English Language

Skills

Critical Thinking Monitoring Speaking Reading Comprehension Writing Active Listening Active Learning Mathematics
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Sales Administrators

Sales administrators provide support to the process of selling equipment, materials and other products or services.

Requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C

Opportunities

3.58%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£11,834
Entry
£24,287
Median
£40,601
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Carries out general sales and marketing administrative duties.
  • Handles customer complaints or forwards them to relevant member of sales team.
  • Prepares sales invoices and maintains records and accounts of sales activity.
  • Fields telephone enquiries from prospective customers on behalf of the sales team.
  • Help customers to place orders online through social media platforms.
  • Provides information to customers on products and prices.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service Clerical Sales and Marketing Education and Training Administration and Management Economics and Accounting

Skills

Critical Thinking Active Listening Speaking Writing Reading Comprehension Mathematics
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Other Administrative Occupations

Job holders in this unit group are responsible for recording, filing and disseminating information for a business, organisation or individual.

Requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C

Opportunities

4.55%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£7,327
Entry
£20,029
Median
£34,092
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Checks figures, prepares invoices and records details of financial transactions made.
  • Receives and distributes incoming and outgoing correspondence.
  • Types reports, memos, notes, minutes and other documents.
  • Stores information by filling in forms, writing notes and filing records.
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