Business administration - level 2 apprenticeship framework
This framework sets out the standards and criteria you must meet to complete the apprenticeship programme and receive your apprenticeship certificate for level two business administration. This is the only level 2 training in this skill acceptable for apprenticeshipsni funding.
About the framework
This framework specifies the standards and the criteria for the delivery of level 2 apprenticeship training to achieve qualified status within the business administration sector.
Successful completion of the apprenticeship will lead to the award of a level 2 qualification and recognition as a qualified person within the industry sector.
Mandatory outcomes
Achievement of a level 2 apprenticeship in business administration will be assessed by verification through the appropriate awarding body.
You must complete a combined competence and knowledge-based qualification from the list below, along with the mandatory essential skills qualifications.
Mandatory essential skills
To successfully complete the apprenticeship, you must achieve the following essential skills qualifications or already hold a recognised equivalent:
- application of number – level 1
- communication – level 1
- information and communication technology – level 1
The essential skills are mandatory and are to be completed as part of the apprenticeship.
However, any qualifications you already have are assessed against the framework requirements and may result in an exemption from the above.
Competency and knowledge qualifications
Apprentices need to complete a combined competency and knowledge-based qualification, chosen from the list below.
Pathway one– business administration
Combined competence and knowledge based qualification:
- Active IQ Level 2 Diploma In Business Administration 601/3546/3
- BIIAB Level 2 Diploma In Business Administration 601/3741/1
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration 601/3607/8
- Highfield Level 2 Diploma In Business Administration 601/4107/4 (RQF)
- iCQ Level 2 Diploma In Business Administration 601/3704/6
- Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration 601/3405/7
- ProQual Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration 601/3579/7
- OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration Skills 603/7909/1
Eligibility and entry to the programme
You must be a new employee, or an existing employee taking on a new role to take part in the programme.
There are no formal entry requirements to take part in this apprenticeship. However, employers may apply their own criteria at the recruitment stage. Employers and contractors must ensure that learners have the potential and opportunity to gain the apprenticeship successfully.
See also the DfE operational requirements.
Duration
Apprenticeship duration can vary and will be agreed between the apprentice, training contractor and employer.
Related knowledge
For this framework, you must complete a suitable employee rights and responsibilities (ERR) workbook. Framework certification is issued on confirmation from training suppliers that the ERR has been completed.
Responsibilities
It's the responsibility of the training contractor/ college to make sure that all components of this framework are delivered in accordance with apprenticeshipsni operational requirements.
The apprentice must be employed from day one.
Further information
The content of this framework (Framework No 02 Issue 13: 04/23) has been agreed by the Department for the Economy. For further information, contact: