Principles of Business Administration
Level 2 Certificate
For learners looking to increase their knowledge and understanding of business administration.
▸ Gain a FREE qualification thanks to UK Government funding
▸ Average of 6 weeks to complete
▸ This course is available 100% online
▸ Level 2 qualification is accredited by NCFE
▸ Dedicated tutor will be available to support your studies
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Course Overview
This Principles of Business Administration NCFE Level 2 qualification has been developed to enable learners to progress into employment in a business administration role or onto higher level studies. It is designed for learners aged 19+ who want to progress into employment in the first instance, or further learning, depending on their own needs and interests.
This qualification aims to:
- provide learners with the underpinning knowledge that is required by employees to work in a range of different environments in a business administration role
The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to:
- develop essential knowledge of how to carry out administrative tasks such as how to manage information and supporting events
- know how to apply their knowledge in a variety of industries and job roles
Cost
Enrol on this course for free, thanks to funding by the UK Government – via the Education & Skills Funding Agency and the Adult Education Budget.
You can only take one government-funded Level 2 course at a time, but you can take up to 4 courses in one academic year.
Important – If you enrol on a course, and decide to withdraw at a later date, you may be charged an administration fee by the learning provider (normally £125) to cover the administration costs.
Eligibility
To qualify for government funding for a distance learning course you must be:
- Currently living in England
- A resident in the UK/EU/EEA* for 3+ years, for purposes other than study
- Aged 19+ (19-23 year olds must already hold a level 2 qualification prior to attainment)
- Not currently be on an apprenticeship
Important – Your access to this government funding depends on the available funding allocated to the region of the UK where you currently live.**
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* EEA nationals may need to provide evidence of having obtained either pre-settlement or settled status
** The Adult Education Budget is a UK Government scheme. Devolved regions of the UK, however, have the authority to decide how to spend their own adult education budget; and they aren’t necessarily required to match the funding that is provided by the government to non-devolved regions of the UK. Access to this funding is therefore dependent on the budget that is currently available to people living in your region of the UK.
Learning Provider
Your eligibility for government funding is only half of the process required to enrol on this course for free – but don’t worry, we make this next part easy for you!
The other half of the process is finding a reputable learning provider or college that:
- Currently has an open place for this Principles of Business Administration course
- Is accepting applications from students who live in your area
This is where we can help you – Within minutes we can confirm whether you are eligible for UK government funding and, in most cases, recommend a reputable learning provider where you can enrol & start this course today!
Course Delivery
This course is available 100% online.
You will require access to the internet, as well as a laptop or desktop computer to complete this course. Mobile devices are not suitable.
If necessary, learners are able to request paper-based learning resources and paper-based assessment books from their learning provider. We recommend discussing this with your tutor after enrolling on your course.
Tutor Support
Once you enrol on this course, you will be allocated a tutor who will support you, and provide feedback, throughout your course.
Your tutor will be available for you to discuss any queries or concerns that you may have – via email, text or phone.
Course Length
The course takes an average of 6 weeks to complete – based on an average of 4 to 5 hours of study time per week.
This course can be completed faster if you are able to invest more study time over a shorter period of time.
The course must be completed before the submission deadline stated by your learning provider (normally a period of up to 10-12 weeks).
If you fail to complete your course within this time, without a previously agreed extension from your tutor, you may be charged an administration fee (normally £125) by your learning provider.
Assessment Method
This course requires no exams. You will instead be required to complete a series of assessment questions whilst you work your way through the course.
There are no maximum or minimum word counts for the assessments.
You will be required to submit your assessment answers to your tutor for marking, who will give you feedback on each question. It is important that you demonstrate to your tutor that you have fully understood the question and that you have applied your knowledge to each answer in a logical way.
If you do not pass an assessment, don’t worry! Your tutor will provide feedback which highlights the areas that need further attention in order for you to pass. You will then be able to re-attempt and re-submit your answers.
Certification
Upon completion of your final assessment, your work will be marked and you can expect to receive your Level 2 certificate within 8 to 12 weeks.
This course is accredited by NCFE – a national awarding organisation that designs, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.
All qualifications are regulated by Ofqual.
To start the process of gaining this qualification, please check your eligibility & find an open place on this course now!
Course Units – Principles of Business Administration (Level 2)
To be awarded the Principles of Business Administration level 2 qualification, learners are required to successfully complete the 5 mandatory units listed below, plus 2 optional units (which will be confirmed by your learning provider after enrolment):
Unit 1 – Principles of providing administrative services
This unit will enable learners to develop the knowledge of a range of administrative support tasks. Learners will be able to describe the different types of meetings and develop an understanding of how to organise travel and accommodation. Learners will be able to describe the different mail services available and understand the impact of delivering poor customer service.
The learner will:
- Understand the organisation and administration of meetings
- Understand the organisation of travel and accommodation
- Understand how to manage diary systems
- Understand how to use office equipment
- Understand the use of mail services in a business context
- Understand customer service in a business environment
Unit 2 – Principles of business document production and information management
This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of how to prepare and distribute business documents and identify how information is managed in business organisations.
The learner will:
- Understand how to prepare business documents
- Understand the distribution of business documents
- Understand how information is managed in business organisations
- Understand the essential requirements of business documents
Unit 3 – Understand communication in a business environment
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an understanding of the requirements of written and verbal business communication. Learners will be able to identify appropriate body language and tone of voice when communicating verbally.
The learner will:
- Understand the requirements of written and verbal business communication
Unit 4 – Understand employer organisations
This unit ensures learners understand organisational structures and the differences between private, public and voluntary sectors. Learners will be able to describe the internal and external influences on organisations and why change in the business environment is important.
The learner will:
- Understand organisational structures
- Understand the organisational environment
Unit 5 – Understand how to develop working relationships with colleagues
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an understanding of the principles of effective team working. Learners will be able to identify what is expected of a buddy and techniques for providing feedback.
The learner will:
- Understand the principles of effective team working
- Understand how to buddy a colleague
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