You will combine on-the-job learning with your employer where you are expected to complete at least half a day off-the-job learning to meet the 20% off-the-job training requirement. You will attend our training centre in Malton one day a month for face-to-face delivery. You will also undertake one online session a month with your trainer.
You will also be visited in the workplace every 10 weeks to complete a tripartite review with you and your employer to check progress and set targets.
A Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship is designed to transform an individual into a highly skilled professional capable of supporting and managing the core operations of an organization.
Business administrators have 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.
You will collate a portfolio of jobs you have done in the workplace. These jobs will show the knowledge, skills and behaviours you have developed throughout the Apprenticeship. This portfolio will be specific to your apprentice’s role
This is the final assessment you do to ensure you are competent to be certificated in your role.
This will be carried out by an independent End-Point Assessment Organisation.
The End-Point Assessment includes a knowledge test, and a project presentation and professional discussion supported by your portfolio of evidence.
Once you pass your End-Point Assessment you will be awarded with your Apprenticeship certificate.
Completing a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship provides a versatile professional foundation, making you a “linchpin” within any organisation.
The skills gained are universal and the progression routes are diverse. For example,
Advanced careers roles: office manager, personal assistant, business support manager
Higher study: Level 4 Associate Project Manager or Level 5 Improvement Specialist Apprenticeships
Diversify your work role: for example, specialise in human resources, procurement, event management
Candidates must have ideally achieved grades 4/C or above in 4 GCSEs. ideally in English & Maths.
If the learner has not achieved a GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in English and/or Maths, you will be supported to complete Functional Skills as part of your apprenticeship.
The learner must be employed in a relevant role for a minimum of 30 hours per week.
The cost of the apprenticeship is funded by the Government and your employer. There are no training costs paid directly by the apprentice.
As you are earning a wage, your employer may expect you to pay for your travel to Derwent Training for your training day. This may be via car, bus or train but every employer is different. It is your responsibility to get to and from the training centre for your off-the-job training.
What you earn as an apprentice will depend on your age, the apprenticeship standard and the location of the employer.
If you are 16-18, or 19 or over and in the first year of your apprenticeship then you are be entitled to the National Apprenticeship Minimum Wage. Many employers do pay more than this but as you are their employee it is their decision. You must be paid for:
You are entitled to at least 20 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays. You can find information on the National Minimum Wage here.
