Business and Administration (Modern Apprenticeship) Modern Apprenticeship
Study mode: You are released from school or work for one or more days a week to attend your course.
Course type: Modern Apprenticeship
Start in: Variable
Learning mode: You are learning and being assessed in your place of employment.
Duration: Full time: 12 - 18 months
How: You are supported, monitored and assessed in a workplace.
What is special about this course?
The business services sector has been identified in Scotland's economic strategy as a growth sector. This modern apprenticeship is designed to prepare you for a career in business and administration. It is for people employed in the industry, combining work-based and college training. It provides the dual benefit of students gaining a nationally recognised qualification while being paid as they work.
Entry requirements
You should be employed in an office based environment.
A Modern Apprenticeship is a work-based qualification for people employed in the industry. The programme is a combination of work-based and college training and provides the dual benefit of students gaining a nationally recognised qualification while being paid as they work.
You will study for an SVQ3 qualification. Registration and certification of the qualification is through the awarding body Council for Administration (CfA).
Business administrators at this level undertake a wide range of complex tasks in a variety of work contexts. They have a high degree of autonomy and responsibility and may provide some supervisory support.
Job titles for Business & Administration apprentices could include:
- Administrator,
- Administrator Clerk,
- Administration Officer,
- Executive Officer,
- Administration Team Leader,
- Office Supervisor,
- Personal Assistant (PA),
- Secretary.
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
- Work based
- Day release
- Face-to-Face
- Day Release
- Work Based
How long will my course last?
12 - 18 Months- Beechwood Campus
- Work Based
Start date
Rolling Entry
Fees
For the latest information on fees please see our fees policy.
What can I do on completion of my course?
- HNC Administration/Business
- PDA qualifications at SCQF level 7
- Personal assistant/Secretary
- Receptionist
- Office supervisor
- General administrator
Employers and applicants, please email for more information modern.apps.ic@uhi.ac.uk
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