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Description
This Modern Apprenticeship helps you train employees as new entrants to business administration, but also provides a way for people already in the role to upgrade their skills. It's suitable for employees working in roles such as: administration assistant, clerical assistant, data entry clerk, filing/records clerk, junior secretary, office clerk, receptionist, administrator, administration clerk, administration officer, executive officer, administration team leader, office supervisor, personal assistant or secretary.
Qualifications
SCQF level 5
Your employee will study for an SCQF level 5 or above in Business Administration.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements, but it’s important that your candidates show the ability and commitment to achieve all outcomes of their apprenticeship.
Progression and development
After completing this level, your employees have the option to take on more specialised tasks within their area, or progress up to the next level of MA.
SCQF level 6
Your employee will study for an SCQF level 6 or above in Business Administration.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements, but it’s important that your candidates show the ability and commitment to achieve all outcomes of their apprenticeship.
It may be useful for candidates to have completed the MA at SCQF level 5.
Progression and development
After completing this level, your employees could move on to the SCQF 6 MA in Business Administration; or an SVQ level 4 in another area such as management.
They might wish to pursue a business-related HNC (SCQF level 7) or HND (SCQF level 8), with possible progression to a full honours degree. They could also specialise in a particular area of administration.
How is it funded?
We contribute towards training costs
We do this by paying the learning provider directly in incremental payments throughout the course of the apprenticeship.
See training contribution calculator below to determine funding contribution for this framework.
An enhanced funding contribution is paid for employees who are aged 16 – 19. For those who are disabled and care-experienced, this is extended up to and including age 29.
Speak to a range of learning providers to find the best deal and agree on a flexible approach to meet the needs of your business.
Who pays the apprentice?
Like any other employee of your business, you’ll pay the Modern Apprentice's wages. This is not set by SDS, but we do encourage all employers to pay the living wage. Remember, you must pay at least the National Minimum Wage.
Time to complete
It will take between 12-24 months to complete.
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Sound right for your business?
The next step is to find a learning provider that offers this apprenticeship.
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