Business and Administration - Work-based

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

NVQ - OCR

Level

Level Three

What's it all about?

You already fit the bill for a career in business administration. You've already proved in practice that you are a 'people person', well organised and skilled in the key business fundamentals. With our work-based learning course under your belt, you'll now be able to take the next step in the suite of formal qualifications that will recognise your professionalism as you move up through your career.

Progression

NVQs enhance job prospects and career opportunities in the field of administration. You may be able to progress onto a foundation degree at the College.

Entry Requirements

You will need to:

be employed in an administrative environment and occupy a team leader or supervisory role or possess a high degree of autonomy and personal responsibility
have support from your line manager
have the opportunity to collect evidence in work and undertake workplace observations

Duration

One year

Business Benefits

This NVQ provides a framework to ensure your staff are competent in a range of skills, knowledge and understanding of the administrative functions required in their job role.

Run On Demand?

Yes

Roll On Roll Off?

Yes

Are there any exams?

A portfolio of relevant evidence will be required for assessment purposes.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

These courses are designed for those working as administrators to substantiate their office skills. To achieve an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Business and Administration, you must complete a minimum of 40 credits, of which at least 13 credits must be achieved from mandatory units.

Mandatory units

301 Manage own performance in a business environment

302 Evaluate and improve own performance in a business environment

303 Work in a business environment

309 Communicate in a business environment

Optional units

A choice of 93 specific units which are tailored to the business and administration environment, such as, supervising an office facility, managing and evaluating customer relations, monitoring information systems, running projects, planning, organising and supporting meetings, making presentations, using various software, planning and implementing innovation and change, providing leadership, preparing text from a variety of sources.

Details of the individual units can be located on the following website: www.ocr.org.uk.

When can I study?

Enrolments are available throughout the year

Course Facts

This course is run on a roll on roll off/run on demand basis, enrolments available throughout the year. . Please contact us for further information on 01752 305300 or e-mail info@cityplym.ac.uk.