Business Administration NVQ Level 3

Ref: S00761

Course Summary

This course is designed to help students gain a qualification to prove that they are occupationally competent in administration.

At the same time they will gain full understanding of the reasons why excellent administration is vital to all organisations.

Students will work closely with an assessor who will guide and assist them in building a portfolio of evidence from their work place.

This is a part time course that is tailored to meet all administrative areas from postal duties to year end procedures.

Why choose this course?

Flexible visits to suit your busy work schedule

Obtain a qualification whilst carrying out your everyday work

One to one visits with a qualified assessor who is occupationally competent in administration

Choose units tailored to your current work role from a choice of 25 optional units

What will I learn?

All levels of the course will cover the same 4 Mandatory Units which are:

Manage Own Performance in a Business Environment
Evaluate and Improve Own Performance in a Business Environment
Work in a Business Environment and
Communicate in a Business Environment

(Please note: each unit has a set of knowledge questions to be answered by the student. Each level of the course has additional and more complex questions).

Students then choose Optional Units appropriate to their job role. Each unit is credit rated and to achieve the full Diploma at Level 3, learners need to achieve 40 credits in total.

Some of the more popular Optional Units are:

Using Office Equipment
Organising and Co-ordinating an Event
Welcome Visitors
Using a Database
Delivering a Presentations
Co-ordinate an Event

The easiest option is to choose units that coincide with the work that students currently do in their normal working week.

However the NVQ Business Administration now allows students to be taught any subject area from the Optional Units and then assessed to prove their competence.

What are the entry requirements?

You need to be working in an administrative environment

You will be invited for an interview

You will be required to have the appropriate level of essential skills

You will need to complete a skill scan on your current work role

What will you achieve?

NVQ Level 3 Business Administration Diploma

Where can I go next?

By successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for:

Progression to NVQ Team Leading should your job role allow.

What facilities do we have?

As well as offering an education designed to meet your individual needs. The Oldham College has invested in many additional facilities that will be of benefit to you.
They Include:

Refectory and shop
Library and Learning centre
Computer Facilities
Childcare (Butterflies Nursery)
Virtual Learning Enviroment
Gynasium
Prayer Room

How much will it cost?

For learners aged 19+ the cost of this course is £800

How long is the course?

This is a 1 year course comprising of a maximum of 10 monthly visits to your workplace. Each visit usually last approximately 1 hour and will take place in your work area.

This is a flexible course that does not require attendance to college and is assessed in the workplace. You, your assessor and manager will agree the frequency of each visit.

How do I apply?

To enrol on this course, please call us on 0800 032 7288