FW Solutions Ltd I Windsor House, Cornwall Road, Harrogate HG1 2PWT • 01423 536672 I E • enquiries@fwsolutions.net I W •www.fwsolutions.net @FWSolutionsLtd FW Solutions Ltd

Business AdministrationLearner InformationThis qualification has been developed to equip individuals with theskills, knowledge and experience needed to provide a flexible entryroute into a career in Business Administration.

Entry RequirementsA keen interest in business and apositive ‘can do’ attitude. Learners areexpected to have at least basic literacyand numeracy skills. Online initialassessments in maths, English and ICTare to be completed. This is to assess thelevel of all applicants.

Progression RoutesLevel 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Business Administration. With additional training, Intermediate Apprentices may be able to progress in their careers to roles including Personal Assistant, Business Administrator and other business related roles.

Level 2 Certificate in Business Administration

Entry RequirementsEntrants will come from a variety ofbackgrounds and with a range ofexperience, personal achievements and,in some cases, prior qualifications whichmay count towards the achievement ofan Apprenticeship programme.Examples include learners who have:• Held a position of responsibility atSchool or College

• Undertaken work experience within a business environment• Achieved QCF Awards, Certificates,Diplomas or A Levels• Completed other Intermediate/Advanced Apprenticeships from a wide range of sectors.Online initial assessments in maths,English and ICT are to be completed.This is to assess the level of all applicants.

Progression RoutesLevel 4 Higher Apprenticeship inBusiness & Professional Administration.

Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration

Entry RequirementsA keen interest in business andmanagement. Entrants will come from avariety of backgrounds and with a rangeof experience, personal achievementsand, in some cases, prior qualificationswhich may count towards theachievement of an Apprenticeshipprogramme. Examples include learners who have:

• Held a position of responsibility at School or College• Undertaken work experience within a business environment• Achieved QCF Awards, Certificates,Diplomas or A Levels• Completed other AdvancedApprenticeships from a wide range of sectors.

Online initial assessments in maths,English and ICT are to be completed. This is to assess the level of allapplicants.

Progression RoutesLevel 5Higher Apprenticeship inManagement & Leadership.

Level 4 Diploma in Business & Professional Administration

TrainingQualifications are delivered in the workplace. You will be allocated apersonal Teaching and Learning Co-ordinator and will have access to our online study area where you will find all your learning materials. Your Teaching and Learning Co-ordinatorwill provide you with personal tutorialsupport and assessment at pre-arrangedtimes. Assessment is through a variety ofmethods including observations in theworkplace, witness testimonies, productevidence, professional discussions, assignments, projects and case studies. All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio.

Business AdministrationEmployer Information

Over 130,000 businesses across the UK offer Apprenticeshipplaces because they recognise the effectiveness of apprenticesat increasing productivity, improving business performanceand ensuring a committed and competent workforce. Apprenticeships deliver skills designed around your industry,providing the competent employees you need for the future ofyour business.

Apprentices tend to be eager, motivated, flexible and loyal to the company that invested in them. An Apprentice is with you because they want to be – they have made anactive choice to learn on the joband a commitment to a specific career.

How do I hire an Apprentice?

What are the benefits of employing an Apprentice?

FW Solutions work with you to create an advert for your vacancy. This is placed on the National Apprenticeship Service website and the FW Solutions website free of charge. Vacancies are also regularly posted on our social media platforms and sent to local sixth form careers departments. We telephone interview all applicants to filter out the best match to your vacancy.We then set up formal interviews on your behalf at times suitable for you. We regularly receive CVs for candidates looking for a suitable Apprenticeship position so we will also use this database of learners to make sure we find you the best possible match.Once you have chosen a successful applicant you follow your own organisation’srecruitment procedure. FW Solutions will then arrange a suitable time to meet at your company to begin the Apprenticeship.

Training for existing staffFW Solutions provide all qualifications as a full Apprenticeship or as a Stand Alone qualification. There is no upper age limit for apprenticeships.Government funding for apprenticeships is available for learners 16 and over who are employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week. If the eligibility criteria for an Apprenticeship is not met, qualifications can be completed as Stand Alone witha 24+ loan or be self-financed (please contact the office for more information).

FW Solutions Ltd I Windsor House, Cornwall Road, Harrogate HG1 2PWT • 01423 536672 I E • enquiries@fwsolutions.net I W •www.fwsolutions.net @FWSolutionsLtd FW Solutions Ltd