Duration: 15 Months

Start Day/Time: Various start dates available.

Qualification: NVQ Level 2

Awarded by: GOAL

Introduction:

Apprenticeships are a popular choice for young people aged 16 - 24* looking for on-the-job training and the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications whilst earning a wage. Most of your training will be directly linked to the career you have chosen, gaining practical experience in the workplace, backed up by attendance at college just one day a week.

An Apprenticeship in Business and Administration will develop your employability skills and give you valuable experience of a variety of routine business related activities. You will be working in an office environment where your duties could encompass many areas of office work such as post and written communications, telephone communications, customer enquiries, computer systems, paper filing systems, photocopying etc. Your exact duties will depend upon your employer.

Where possible staff from College Apprenticeships Training will find you an employer and a place of work (although students who are already employed are welcome to apply if sponsored by their employer). Your offer of Apprenticeship training will be dependent upon work placements being available.

* Please note priority is given to applicants under 19 years of age. Due to funding arrangements, places maybe limited for 19-24 year olds.

Entry Requirements:

You will need to have mathematics GCSE grade D or above and English GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) and you will need to demonstrate an interest in Business and Administration. All applicants for Apprenticeship training will be required to attend an interview.

Course Details:

To gain the full Apprenticeship you will work towards the following qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 Business & Administration
• Key Skills in Application of Number Level 1
• Key Skills in Communication Level 2
• Level 2 Business & Administration Technical Certificate - incorporating
• Employment Responsibilities and Rights

The NVQ qualification is work-related and will relate specifically to your job role. Mandatory units include:

• Carry out your responsibilities at work
• Work within your business environment

Together with 3 optional units which must include 1 IT unit

Course Assessment:

You will be continually assessed throughout your training. Most of the assessment will take place in the workplace, plus you will take some external tests/examinations for key skills (if required) and technical certificate. Your progress will be reviewed regularly and achievable targets set to ensure you complete your Apprenticeship on time.

Course Progression:

On successful completion of this Apprenticeship you could progress to an Advanced Apprenticeship in Business and Administration (Level 3). You could also progress in your chosen career at supervisory/management level.

Additional Information:

Whilst your technical skills and knowledge will develop over the course of your Apprenticeship you will also need to demonstrate to potential employers that you possess relevant skills and personal qualities and are willing to work and to learn.

Employers will look for:

• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Computer skills
• Ability to carry out routine calculations
• Reliability and flexibility
• Ability to work in a team as well as on your own initiative

Cost: