Business Administrator

Business Admin

• Level 3
• Ofqual Regulated
• 14 Month Programme
• 3 Month EPA Period
• Remote Delivery
• Bi-Weekly Online Sessions
• Industry Specialist Tutor
• Business Admin PDF Guide

Course Summary Purpose

The Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to succeed in administrative roles across all sectors. It creates opportunities for individuals to build a strong career foundation, while giving employers confident and capable staff who can support and drive business efficiency.

Course Overview

This programme covers the full scope of day-to-day business administration, from record-keeping and documentation processes to communication, planning, organisation and project support. It blends practical workplace experience with structured learning, ensuring apprentices develop both technical competence and interpersonal confidence.

Key Features

• Develops strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Builds confidence in decision-making and stakeholder interaction
• Introduces project management techniques to support business growth
• Enhances organisational skills to improve efficiency and productivity

Who is it for?

This programme is ideal for individuals beginning their career in administration or those looking to strengthen their skills in an existing role. Typical job titles include:

• Office Administrator
• Administration Officer or Executive
• Team Leader
• Personal Assistant

Benefits for Learners

On completion, apprentices will be equipped to progress into a wide range of administrative, customer service, or sales roles, with clear opportunities to move into supervisory or management positions.

Benefits for Employers

Employers gain reliable team members who can communicate effectively, manage projects, and handle a broad range of administrative tasks with confidence — strengthening organisational efficiency and supporting long-term business growth.

Entry Requirements

• Be aged 16 or over
• Not in full-time education
• Live in England
• Have the right to work in the UK

Functional Skills

All apprentices are required to have a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths.

If you already hold GCSEs at grade C/4 or higher in these subjects, you will not need to complete any additional qualifications. If you have not yet achieved these grades, you will be supported to work towards Functional Skills in English and/or Maths as part of your apprenticeship.

Learning is built into your apprenticeship and our team will provide the guidance and resources you need to achieve the required level.

Career Progression

Every apprenticeship at Educationwise is designed with clear next steps in mind. Learners can progress from entry-level roles through to specialist and managerial positions, depending on their chosen pathway.

You can view the full progression routes for this programme in our Career Progression PDF, which highlights how each qualification links to further development opportunities.

Open Document Curriculum

Module	Months	Topic
1	1	Learning Launch
2	2–4	IT Skills, Organisation and Values
3	4–6	Policies and Record & Document Production
4	6–8	Decision Making and Interpersonal Skills
5	8–10	Communication and Quality
6	10–12	Planning, Organisation and Project Management
7	12–14	Knowledge and Business Fundamentals
8	14	Progression and Preparation

Assessment

Once learners have completed their training and reached Gateway they move on to the End-Point Assessment which takes place over a three-month period. This includes a work-based project, a presentation with questions and answers and a professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence. Learners who successfully complete the programme will achieve the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard, a nationally recognised qualification that supports further career development in administration, operations and office management.

Funding For Employers

Levy

• If your organisation has an annual wage bill of over £3 million, you will pay the apprenticeship levy (0.5% of your payroll).
• Levy funds are collected through your HMRC account and can be used to cover the full cost of apprenticeship training and assessment.
• Funds expire after 24 months if not used.

Non-Levy

• If your organisation has a wage bill of under £3 million, you will only contribute 5% of the tra