Business Administration Technical
Modern Apprenticeship
What's Business Administration Technical like?
Are you passionate about running your own business one day? Do you want to learn how to motivate people in work? If so, this technical apprenticeship can help you move forward with your career. You’ll learn several skills, such as how to create lasting client relationships and how to inspire trust among co-workers.
This apprenticeship is useful for people who want to improve their business knowledge. If you’re an administrator with a goal of managing your own office, the apprenticeship can help you progress. If you work as a data entry clerk, you can gain the skills which can fast track you to becoming your own boss.
A business administration apprenticeship gives you the chance to develop transferable skills, like problem solving. This versatility means you could work across many industries. You could become an account manager in a digital agency or the managing director of a banking firm. Whatever role you’re looking for, this apprenticeship can help you find one you’re passionate about.
You’ll gain a Modern Apprenticeship in Business Administration. The qualification offers core units and a range of optional units.
> SCQF qualification levels explained
Your qualification includes:
Business Administration at SCQF Level 8
As part of your work, you’ll learn how to:
manage people in a business setting
develop and maintain strong working relationships
carry out best safety practices
develop own business knowledge
This apprenticeship will help you develop core skills such as:
teamwork
time management
numeracy
communication
problem-solving
These transferable skills can be used for different jobs such as senior secretary or executive officer.
This Technical Apprenticeship gives you many options. Choose to carry on your education by studying for a business degree or progress in your career.
Further study: You could go on to study for a higher qualification like a business HND or HNC. Go to university and study for a degree in business management. Your experience will support your application.
Straight to work: Make the most of your qualifications and move into a manager position. You could go on to the following jobs:
Administration manager
Office manager
Senior secretary
Personal assistant
Executive officer
Entry requirements
There are no set entry requirements for this apprenticeship.
How does it work?
You’ll learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. You’ll also study with a college or another learning provider.
How long will it take?
This Technical Apprenticeship will take between 12 and 24 months to complete.
How to apply
Use the 'Find vacancies near you' search at the end of this page to look for vacancies, then you can apply online.
You'll apply on Apprenticeships.scot or the company’s own website – there are details on the vacancy advert.