Business Admin Level 3 Course

Level: 3


Did you know that there are over 4.7 million people in the UK currently working in Business, Administration and Governance? Did you also know that a further 10 million people are working in roles that require administration skills on a daily basis? Many sectors are now entering a critical period. The ageing "baby boomer" population is approaching retirement and beginning to reduce their hours to part-time or leaving their full-time administration work posts altogether. For some organisations, these phenomena may help create leaner and smarter teams. For others, this means that a huge amount of capability and experience will leave their work in administration over a relatively short period of time. And currently, administration replacement demand is running at 1.2 million people over the next five years. More than 97% of all UK organisations acknowledge the crucial importance of administration functions to business success. So the prosperity of individuals, businesses and the nation is going to depend, in part, on your acquisition of professional administration skills.*

This Business Administration Diploma is a level 3 course. This requires you to obtain detailed knowledge, skills and understanding within a relevant field. It demonstrates team leading and specialist technical skills with competence in communication, problem solving and applied teamwork. Example job roles for this level include Personal Assistant, Secretary and Administration Clerk.

This Business Administration Diploma course will provide you with the knowledge required to be able to carry out an administration function effectively and efficiently. It covers three areas, all central to the administrative role.

  • Organising skills
  • I.T. skills
  • People skills

It is effectively about communicating. The job of an administrator is to communicate. To receive process and transmit information from other departments, to other departments. You communicate with other people everyday – when you talk to them face-to-face, send a text message, make a telephone call or write an email. You also regularly receive communication from other people – by post, telephone, face-to-face and online. Until you start work for an employer, your communications are mostly between you and your friends and family, and are always informal and usually friendly! There may be odd misunderstandings or minor difficulties, but the consequences of errors are unlikely to result in serious problems or financial loss. When you start work the situation changes. You are now involved in sending and receiving a wide range of business communications.

This Business Administration Diploma programme aims to provide you with all the knowledge to become a good administrator whether in the public or private sector, or working in a not for profit environment.
 

Module 1: Working Effectively with Other People
Module 2: Carrying out your Responsibilities effectively
Module 3: Work within your Business Environment
Module 4: Health and Safety
Module 5: Managing Customer Relations
Module 6: Storing, Retrieving and Archiving Information
Module 7: Using IT effectively to exchange information
Module 8: Operating Office Equipment
 

Level 3 Business Administration Award
NCFE Medical and Clinical admin Level 3 Award 
This is a fully accredited and recognised award. See our qualifications page for further details

All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Students are welcome to complete this course as quickly as they want to.

On average this course is completed in 360 hours (9/10 months).  Extensions can be arranged if students do not complete within the year and charges will apply. We would ask you to contact our office on 0800 0131030 for latest extension fees if required.

We recommend that students complete 8-10 hours per week as a minimum to get the most from this course. Remember to work out a study plan / timetable before you start and try and stick to it.

Hrs per week Estimated Completion
   
8 hours 12 months
9 hours 10 months
12 Hours 8 months
15 Hours 6 months


 

 

This course is issued in paper format. Your course materials will be delivered to you at the specified address within 7 days of enrolment. International students should allow up to 21 days for delivery.
 

All students on this course will be registered to a personal tutor who is contactable via email or post. We also have a team of dedicated advisors to help and advise with any course related queries. The tutors role is to help and support students for the entire duration of their studies. Please remember our tutors are here to help. Never be embarrassed to ask for help.

This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required. This course consists of eight modules overall. Students will be required to submit assignments after each lesson via email or post proving their understanding of the subject covered. These assignments normally take between 1-2 hours to complete. A grade and report will be issued on your progress with any suggestions for improvement if necessary.

 

Q: When can I enrol?

The beauty of distance learning means that students can enrol at anytime they wish 365 days of the year. Enrolments and payment can be made online or by calling our office on 0121 2880181.

Q: How soon after enrolment can I start studying?

Students would normally receive their course materials within seven days of enrolment.

Q: Is this course accredited?

Yes! This course is accredited by NCFE. See our qualifications page for full details.

Q: Is there any funding available towards the course fees?

UK Open College is a privately run college therefore we do not have access to funding

Q: Do you offer any discounts for the unemployed or low income households?

Unfortunately discounts are not available

Q: Can I pay monthly for my course?

Yes! We do offer payment plans for this course to students resident in the UK only.  See fees page for further details.

Q: How do I know whether this is the right course for me?

In truth we cannot be sure if this course or indeed home learning will meet every students needs. To help we have a money back guarantee scheme in place which allows students to receive and try the course materials for seven days to establish whether this course is the ideal course for them. If it's not simply notify us via email or telephone within the seven day period for a full refund. Please be aware this is a strict seven day scheme and no refunds are processed once this period has expired.

Q: Is this course available to International students?

Yes! We currently have students all over the world studying with the college. With todays technology distance is no barrier at all. Students outside of the UK will need access to email to submit course assignments. Additional charges for delivery of paper course materials will apply if required.

Q: Are there any deadlines for course assignments?

No! You can submit course assignments at your own pace. The only deadline is for completion of the whole course which requires students to finish within one year of registration.

Q: What if I have questions relating to my course or have problems understanding some of the questions?

No problem! All students have access to a personal tutor for the duration of their course with whom they may correspond with. You are not on your own when you study with us! We really do want you to pass your course!

Q: Will I have to purchase any additional books or materials?

No! We provide all the required course materials to enable you to complete your studies. 

If you require any further information on this course then please call our administration team on 0121 288 0181 and we will be happy to help you as much as we can. Alternatively complete the information request form below and one of our friendly advisors will contact you.


 

Information Request

 

Course Fee: £449.00

UK Student can choose to pay their course fees in full upon enrolment (£449.00) or take out a pay as you study plan as follows.

Enrolment Fee £199.00
6 x  Monthly payments £50.00
Total Fees Payable

£499.00

   
Pay in full and Save  £50.00

Call our office on 0121 2880181 for guaranteed acceptance onto our pay as you study plan* (Applies to UK Students only) 

MOD Personnel can claim a 10% Reduction on fees when paying in full by quoting BFPO10 when contacting us. Proof will be required.

*Valid Debit/Credit card required .

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