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Level 2 Apprenticeship Business Administration Assistant

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Applicant Type

Apprenticeships

Level

Level 2

Subject

Business, Management & Accounting

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Course Overview

The Level 2 Business Administration apprenticeship is designed for individuals who want to develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to support the day to day operations of an organisation. Assistant Administrators work across a wide range of sectors and departments, providing administrative support, maintaining records, using digital systems and helping ensure business activities are completed accurately and on time.

In this role, you may work with colleagues, customers and other stakeholders, acting as a key point of contact and supporting business processes. 

Over the apprenticeship, you will learn how to:

  • Support teams to achieve objectives, deadlines and quality standards
  • Manage information and business records securely and accurately
  • Understand organisational priorities and how your role contributes to success
  • Produce professional business documents and communications
  • Build positive relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders
  • Identify problems and escalate issues appropriately
  • Plan and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
  • Use business systems, processes and technology effectively
  • Support projects and contribute to continuous improvement activities
  • Review and manage your own performance and development

For more information, please contact our Workforce team by telephone on 01702 221800 or by email: apprenticeships@southessex.ac.uk.

Minimum entry criteria requires you to be employed in a trade or industry related to the apprenticeship. 

You must secure suitable employment in a relevant role before applying for the apprenticeship programme. Applicants must be aged between 16 and 24 and hold GCSE Maths at grade 3 and GCSE English Language at grade 3. 

You must also be working a minimum of 30 hours per week in an appropriate job role such as Administration Assistant 

This course is assessed through an Apprenticeship Standard programme which is occupation focused and concentrates on the relevant knowledge skills and behaviours required to complete the programme successfully.

This course is free to apprentices, as the cost is paid by your employer Large companies can fund the course using their apprenticeship levy. 

SMEs can access government funding to subsidise the cost by 95%.

Upon successful completion of this standard you gain a recognised qualification as a Administration Assistant. 

The administration role may be a gateway to further study and career opportunities in business administration or management.  

At the end of your apprenticeship the college will work with you and your employer to help you to progress to next level of training or gain full-time employment.

12 months

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Overall achievement rates (All learners)

90.2%

High achievement rates 3x 1

Ofstead good rating

Ofsted 3x 1

A safe environment to learn

Safe environment to learn 3x 1

Qualifications earned per year

18232

Impressive qualification numbers 3x 1

Award-winning careers programe

Award winning careers programme 3x 1

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