Qualifications
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration (601/3608/X)
Overview
The apprenticeship in business administration at level three offers work-based skills development for those interested in progressing their career in administration further with an industry-recognised qualification. Apprenticeships are a great pathway to consider over and above the traditional academic methods of learning, offering you the option to earn whilst you learn.
As part of the course, successful applicants will undertake a Level 3 Business Administration Diploma as well as essential skills qualifications in Numeracy, Literacy and ICT skills if required.
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To eligible for the apprenticeship in business administration at level 3, you must be employed or be about to take up paid employment as an apprentice with a Northern Ireland based company for a minimum of 21 hours per week.
Non-academic course entry requirements
Important: All applicants must also meet the following conditions:
- be 16 years old by 1 July 2026.
- provide proof of:
§ Right to Study in the UK. For courses with work placement, proof of your right to work in the UK is also required.
§ Photographic proof of identity
- Provide translated copies of and/or demonstrate equivalency of non-UK qualifications.
Further information on non-academic course entry requirements can be found at https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/full-time/further-education/entry-criteria-further-education
To successfully complete the apprenticeship, you must achieve the following essential skills qualifications or already hold a recognised equivalent:
- Application of number – level 2
- Communication – level 2
- Digital ICT Essential Skills at Level 1, or if you already hold Level 1, you are required to work towards the Level 2 Digital ICT Essential Skills (DfE funded)
The essential skills are mandatory and are to be completed as part of the apprenticeship.
Visit our Student Funding page here to find out how to fund your studies
All fees are set in accordance with DfE regulations.
This course tuition fee is fully funded by the Department for the Economy.
This apprenticeship is assessed in your workplace by one of our skilled Trainer Assessors who will support you throughout your apprenticeship journey. The Trainer Assessor will work closely with you and your employer to gather the evidence you require to achieve the qualifications and develop your skills and experience.
Students are assessed using a range of different methods.
These include exams, assignments, work place observations, knowledge questions and professional discussions.
This is dependent on the requirements of each unit of study. Oral, written and online feedback will be provided during your course.
Careers
This qualification could potentially lead to jobs such as Personal Assistant, Office supervisor, Team leader and Manager.
Interests
Problem Solving, Decision Making, Customer Service and Analysing Data.
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