Business and Administration
Business and Administration Qualification
Business and Administration NVQs are recognised qualifications for clerical and administrative support staff. These flexible qualifications can be tailored to individual learners' and employers' needs - no matter what industry they're in.
The programme is designed for young people who would like to enter a career in the diverse area of administration.
An NVQ in Business and Administration can help you succeed in a support role in any size or type of organisation. These roles include:
- secretary
- receptionist
- administrator
- personal assistant
- office supervisor team leader
- manager.
There are two levels :
- Level 2 Business Administration is for operational level personnel
- Level 3 Business Administration is for senior staff, supervisors and team leaders
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These qualifications have been developed in response to employers' needs for short, bite-sized courses within the Business Support Skills sector. They are single unit qualifications and complement our existing suite of Business and IT single subjects.
JACE Learning Platform
JACE has its own online learning environment the JACE Learning Platform (JLP) which is a further learning tool for you to make use of. You will be able to complete parts of your training using this online programme and liaise direct with your tutor/assessor. You can communicate through the JLP if you have any questions or need any additional support. This could help to speed up your progress through your Business Administration course.
The Stand Alone NVQ
What will be covered ?
The Level 2 and Level 3 Business Administration NVQ can be taken as a stand alone qualification with certain funding criteria.
NVQ Level 2
What will be covered ?
There are 5 units (2 compulsory)
- Carry out your responsibilities at work
- Work within your business environment
Some examples of the kind of tasks you will cover ; dealing with visitors, exchanges of information, taking messages
NVQ Level 3
What will be covered ?
There are 6 units (2 compulsory)
- Carry out your responsibilites at work
- Work within your business environment
Some examples of the kind of tasks you will cover : supervise an office facility, plan, organise and support meetings



