Business & Administration SCQF Level 5

Course Content and Study Mode

The Modern Apprenticeship is made up of three elements:
1. SVQ in Business & Administration SCQF Level 5
2. Core Skills
3. Mandatory Enhancements

SVQ
To achieve the SVQ, apprentices must complete 8 learning units:

Mandatory Units are:

• Agree how to manage and improve own performance in a business environment.
• Undertake work in a business environment.
• Prepare to communicate in a business environment. 

Additional units will be chosen by the candidate/employer.

Core Skills
Everyone needs Core Skills, no matter what job they undertake or what sector they work in. Core Skills feature in various National Qualifications, and Scottish candidates have been issued with a Core Skills profile on their Scottish Qualifications Certificate since 2000. 

Communication, Working with Others and Problem-Solving Core Skills are fully embedded within the Business and Administration SCQF L5 qualification.
Information and Communication Technology and Numeracy Core Skills must be separately assessed and certified.

Candidates who have already been certificated as achieving Core Skills at the required levels - either in the workplace or at school or college - do not need to repeat these Core Skills as part of the Modern Apprenticeship Framework.

Mandatory Enhancements
Candidates must complete an additional unit, chosen from Business and Administration SCQF Level 5 or Level 6 or Customer Service SCQF Level 5 courses.

Study Mode
Work-based, with self-led learning via UHI Argyll’s online learning platform assessed by a designated assessor. Off-the-job training may be required for mandatory enhancements.

How long does it take to complete?

On average 12 months.

When can the Modern Apprenticeship start?

Flexible start date, any time of year.  

Who is eligible to become a Modern Apprentice?

No formal entry qualifications are required.
Candidates are usually already in the employment they wish to undertake the Modern Apprenticeship with.

How are Modern Apprenticeships funded?

Skills Development Scotland contribute towards the cost of the apprentice training under the Modern Apprenticeship programme. This is available for all young people aged between 16-19 for all frameworks. Funding may also be available for young people between the ages of 20-24 and 25+ depending on the frameworks and sectors.

Modern Apprentices are paid a wage directly by their employer whilst undertaking their qualification.

Career Prospects

This apprenticeship can cater for roles including:

• Personal Assistant
• Administration Officer
• Receptionist

Further study opportunities include:

• Business & Administration SCQF Level 6
• Customer Service SCQF Level 6
• HNC Administration and Information Technology
• HNC Business
• HND Business
• BA (Hons) Business and Management