This qualification is for learners who are 16 years old or over, and who want to apply their skills and knowledge in business administration. This one-year course will equip them with the essential skills and knowledge required to progress onto Level 3 qualifications (including T Levels and the Level 3 Cambridge Technicals in Business); related apprenticeships such as a business administrator apprenticeship; or a business-related job role, such as an administrative assistant. It will also enable learners to acquire a range of transferable skills and knowledge, which are highly regarded by employers.

Examinations

This qualification contains two knowledge and understanding-based examined units, marked externally:

1 Principles of working in business administration

2 Understand the role of an administrator

Students sit their on-screen exams in January and have the opportunity to resit in May.

Coursework

In addition, students complete two skills-based, independent pieces of coursework:

3 Use social media for business purposes

7 Support the organisation of an event

Coursework is internally assessed by teachers and moderated by OCR. Through applied learning, it will develop the core specialist knowledge, skills and understanding required to work in the business sector.

Further Information

For further information, please contact Miss L Williams, Head of Business Studies LWilliams@sjbc.wandsworth.sch.uk