Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship
Support your team with an Apprenticeship at Derwent Training
Duration:
14 months (not including end point assessment) Blended delivery method of online and face to face tuition. One face to face session per month and one online session per month
Start Date:
Any time
Cost:
Employer/Government Levy Funded
  • 86% of employers said that apprenticeships helped them to develop skills relevant to their organisation
  • 92% of employers believe that apprenticeships lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce
  • 80% of employers who have invested in apprentices have seen significant employee retention. 
What will I do on this Apprenticeship?

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. 

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship

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.

Duties
  • Utilizes advanced IT packages and systems to analyze data, manage financial processes, and create professional proposals that solve business problems.
  • Produces and reviews complex documentation, including reports and contracts, while coaching others to maintain high standards of accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Exercises proactivity and sound judgement in decision-making, addressing organizational challenges with maturity and seeking expert advice when necessary.
  • Acts as a professional role model by building positive stakeholder relationships and using coaching skills to develop the capabilities of peers and team members.
  • Communicates with authority and agility across digital, written, and face-to-face channels, effectively representing the organization to internal and external audiences.
  • Leads quality assurance and process reviews, identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions-based improvements to enhance organizational productivity.
  • Manages complex planning and logistics, including resource allocation, event organization, and travel, while setting a positive example for workload prioritization.
  • Initiates and leads projects by applying project management principles to scope, plan, and monitor delivery against organizational goals.
  • Applies in-depth organizational knowledge to align daily activities with the business strategy, values, and the wider socio-economic environment.
  • Engages and manages diverse stakeholders, fostering productive relationships with global suppliers, clients, and partner organizations.
  • Ensures strict regulatory compliance by applying laws relating to data protection and health and safety, and defining procedures to mitigate risk.
  • Demonstrates exemplary professionalism and integrity, championing diversity and team cohesion while proactively managing personal and team performance.
Portfolio of Evidence – Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours (Workplace)

A portfolio of jobs to evidence knowledge, skills and behaviours and will be collated with jobs they are doing in the workplace. This portfolio will be specific to the apprentices role.

End-Point Assessment

The End-Point Assessment or EPA for short, is the final assessment for every apprentice to ensure they are competent to undertake the role they have been training in throughout the apprenticeship. This will be carried out independently by the End-Point Assessment Organisation. The format for each EPA can differ, depending on the apprenticeship pathway being taken. However, assessment methods typically involve tasks such as: a presentation with questions and answers, a professional discussion, an interview or variety of multiple choice questions. All of these are underpinned by the portfolio of evidence you will collate during the course of the apprenticeship.

Where might this Apprenticeship take me?

On completion, apprentices may choose to register as Associate Members with the Chartered Management Institute and/or the Institute of Leadership and Management, to support their professional career development and progression. Alternatively, they may choose to further their educational studies with the Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship. 

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Entry Requirements

Candidates must have ideally achieved Grades 4/C or above at GCSE including 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. This is delivered by Derwent Training. The learner must be employed in a relevant role for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

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How much does it cost?

The cost of the apprenticeship is partly funded by both the Government and the employer. Ask Derwent Training how the funding rules will apply to your business – there are no training costs to be paid by the apprentice. 

You will be expected to pay for your travel method to attend Derwent Training for any face-to-face delivery. 

Apprenticeship Wage

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 may 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:

  • your normal working hours
  • training that is part of your apprenticeship (at least 20% of your normal working hours)
  • study towards English and Maths qualifications, if they are part of your apprenticeship.