Business & Administration Apprenticeship - Intermediate Level 2

If you enjoy working with computers, have good written and verbal communication skills and like to be involved in a variety of tasks then Business Administration may be the career for you. Business and administration skills are critical to the growth of the UK economy with 97% of all employers stating that business administration is critical to the effective function of their business. Example job roles as a Business Administration Apprentice include: *Administration Assistant *Clerical Assistant *Data Entry Clerk *Office Administrator *Receptionist *Junior Secretary Skills and attributes you need: *Motivation to succeed within the role *Willingness to learn and apply that learning in the workplace *Willingness to communicate effectively with a range of people *Good organisation skills *Good numeracy and literacy skills Starting Salary (once qualified): £12,000 - £18,000 depending on industry and location within the UK Qualifications you will gain: There are a number of elements to an apprenticeship and this is called the framework. The apprenticeship framework has three main strands - technical element, competence based element and skills element. For this apprenticeship the qualifications gained will be:- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business and Administration (technical based element) QCF Level 2 Certificate in Business and Administration (competence based element) Functional Skills at level 1 in English, Maths and ICT. In addition you will also study Employment Rights and Responsibilities and Personal Learning and Thinking Skills. Assessment: You will be required to compile an online portfolio of evidence demonstrating your knowledge and competence and all assessments will take place in the workplace. An assessor will guide and support you to achieve this qualification. Is this for me? Apprenticeships are open to all age groups above 16 years of age, whether you are just leaving school, seeking to start a new career or are moving into a new role with your existing employer that requires new skills. As an apprentice you will earn a salary, whilst working alongside experienced colleagues at work and studying for your qualification. Length of apprenticeship: A minimum of 12 months - this is the usual length to complete this qualification For more information please contact the Business Hub on 01452 563457.

GCSEs Grade A-C in English and Mathematics and 2 grades A-D in any other subject. All applicants are assessed at interview to ensure correct level of study. Prior qualifications or experiences in a relevant job will be taken into consideration.

On successful completion you may progress onto an Advanced Apprenticeship in Business Administration as long as this is supported by your job role.

Gloucestershire College were awarded the 'Gloucestershire Apprenticeships Provider of the Year' Award at the inaugural Gloucestershire Apprenticeship Awards in 2012. We are the largest apprenticeship training provider in the county and currently work with over 1100 apprentices.

An apprentice on the course said 'When I started working I hadn’t had much experience of the workplace and there was a lot to learn. But over time I have progressed and learned new skills, and gained confidence. I now help in the office with a variety of tasks and feel I am a valued member of the team. I have a positive approach, always try to do my very best and show commitment to my job.'

Please contact the Business Hub on 01452 563457 for more information