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Step Up WRAP Business Administration (Phase 2)- Belfast Met (601/8596/X)
Times: 10:00 - 13:00
Overview
What is Step Up
The Step Up programme, funded by DfE, provides participants with an opportunity to build confidence, explore career options, build on existing skills, and gain qualifications while also benefiting from one-to-one mentorship. With the right support, progression to further or higher education, skills training or employment is just a step away.
Women Returners Access Programme
This programme is open to unemployed or economically inactive women who wish to build confidence, refresh skills, and gain qualifications in areas of economic demand. Through job coaching and mentorship, support will be provided to create progression pathways including to further and higher education or employment.
The course will start on Wednesday 14th January 2026 and run through to 9th April 2026, with breaks for mid-term and Easter. Classes are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 1pm.
The course will take place at Girdwood Community Hub, 10 Girdwood Avenue, Belfast, BT14 6EG
Travel and childcare support may be available where applicable and evidenced.
Content of the Programme
The OCN NI Level 1 Award in Business Administration is designed to provide learners with the necessary basic skills and knowledge to work within a business administration role. It provides an introduction in a range of subjects in the administration sector such as office administrator skills, using email/spreadsheet software and arranging meetings/travel. Learners also have the opportunity to develop core skills in areas such as teamwork and customer service.
Learners will complete the following units: Using Effective Communication Skills in the Workplace and Skills for Working in Business and Admin. In addition, learners will have the opportunity to refresh their IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
This qualification will equip you with the skills you need for work, whether you are returning to work or changing career.
Alongside the qualification, participants will have weekly mentoring and coaching sessions designed to help them address softer skills and to set and work towards goals for their future careers.
Additionally, visits from employers, recruitment agencies and other support organisations will help participants get employment ready
Learners must meet the following eligibility criteria and provide evidence as requested.
- Have a right to work and undertake training in the UK
- Be economically inactive or unemployed
- Be aged 18+
Courses will be delivered in person. On occasion, Teams may be used to facilitate mentoring or coaching.
This is a fully funded programme.
The assessment will require submission of a portfolio of evidence including workbooks and activities
Careers
This programme will support your progression back to work or to change career as the Business Administration qualification will be relevant in a wide range of sectors.
The programme will refresh key IT skills, and support CV building and interview skills as well as improving soft skills that employers value such as communication and teamwork.
Interests
Business administration, Microsoft Office, skills for work, career planning
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