Business and Administration (Modern Apprenticeship) Modern Apprenticeship

Calendar iconStudy mode: You are released from school or work for one or more days a week to attend your course.

Mortar board iconCourse type: Modern Apprenticeship

Pen iconStart in: Variable

Computer and book iconLearning mode: You are learning and being assessed in your place of employment.

Clock iconDuration: Full time: 12 - 18 months

Book and tick iconHow: You are supported, monitored and assessed in a workplace.

What is special about this course?

This Modern Apprenticeship is designed for people who are employed in a business or administration role and wish to develop their skills, knowledge and confidence in the workplace.

The programme is delivered through work-based learning, allowing apprentices to gain a nationally recognised qualification while continuing in paid employment. Rather than attending college classes, apprentices are supported to build evidence from their day-to-day job role, demonstrating their competence in areas such as communication, organisation, customer service, team working and business processes.

This apprenticeship provides a practical route into, or progression within, a career in business and administration. It benefits both employees and employers by supporting the development of skilled, confident and effective staff who can contribute positively to the workplace.

You should be employed in an office based environment:

Possible job roles for Business & Administration apprentices include:

  • Administrator
  • Administrator Clerk
  • Administration Officer
  • Executive Officer
  • Administration Team Leader
  • Office Supervisor
  • Personal Assistant (PA)

You will study for an SVQ 3 qualification the core units for this qualification are:

  • Develop Self and Improve Own Performance in a Business Environment
  • Undertake and Support Work Practices in a Business Environment
  • Communicate in a Business Environment

Plus a further 5 credits which you will choose with your assessor.

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time
  • Work based
  • Day release

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?

On successful completion of your Modern Apprenticeship, you will have gained a nationally recognised qualification and valuable workplace experience in business and administration.

Possible progression routes may include roles such as: 

  • Administrator
  • Administrative officer
  • Team leader
  • Tffice supervisor
  • Personal assistant
  • Secretary

You may also wish to undertake further study or professional development to support your longer-term career goals.

You may also wish to continue your studies in administration, business or management, including the UHI Graduate Apprenticeship BA (Hons) Business Management. This allows you to continue learning while in employment and develop higher-level business and management skills alongside your job role.

Employers and applicants, please email for more information modern.apps.ic@uhi.ac.uk

We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Inverness. UHI Inverness operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.