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Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration (RQF)

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  • Original price was: £1,329.00.Current price is: £799.00.
  • 1 year
  • Awarded by 'Focus Awards'
  • 302Guided Learning Hours
  • 580 Hours Total Qualification Time
  • Qualification Number: 601/5898/0
  • 58 Credits
  • Self-study Online
  • Occupational Qualification

Key Features

High quality e-learning study materials.
Tutorials/materials from the industry leading experts.
24/7 Access to the Learning Portal.
Benefit of applying TOTUM Discount Card.
Recognised Accredited Qualification.
Excellent customer service and administrative support.

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Support

Once you enrol with us, we offer you full learner support. We want to see you succeed in your professional goals. We provide complete access to a personal tutor who is an expert in their field.

Your tutor will assess your work, give you the required feedback, and help you improve throughout your time at SLC.

Our professional support team is available to answer any of your questions. You can contact us at any time; we are only a click away.

Course Highlights
  • Access Duration: 12 Months 
  • Awarded by: Focus Awards   
  • Type: Diploma 
  • Sector: Administration 
  • Credit Value: 58 
  • GLH: 302 
  • TQT: 580 
  • Qualification Level: 3  
  • Qualification Number: 601/5898/0 
  • UCAS Points: 24 
  • National Availability: England & Northern Ireland 

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Learning Outcomes
  • Explore the principles of business administration and support organisational success. 
  • Use effective communication to convey your information clearly. 
  • Set goals to manage personal and professional development. 
  • Carry out various administrative tasks such as creating presentations, organising meetings, and managing records. 
  • Apply effective planning strategies to support business operations. 
  • Develop positive working partnerships with your team. 
Who is this Course For? The business administration course is suitable for those who want to develop their skills and take on more responsibility.  

  • Administrative officers 
  • Administrative supervisors 
  • Office administrators 
  • Team leaders 
  • Personal assistants 
Certification Once you complete this course, you will be awarded the Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration by Focus Awards and regulated by Ofqual. 
Career Progression Excel in a Business Environment

Once you complete the Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, it opens the door to exciting career opportunities in a business or office environment. With this qualification, you can pursue various roles in any industry. As you gain experience, you can progress to senior positions and take on more responsibility for managing people and systems.

Here are some job prospects you can pursue along with the average salary scale (Source: UK Glassdoor). 

  • Office Manager – £47,000  
  • Team Leader – £36,000  
  • Administrative Supervisor – £28,000  
  • Administrative Officer – £27,000  
  • Office Administrator – £26,000  
Entry Requirements
  • Learners should be 16 years of age. 
  • A minimum of Level 2 of basic literacy and numeracy. 
  • Be employed in a relevant job role. (This can be a temporary placement or voluntary position) 

Not sure if this course is for you? Speak to an advisor today!

Average Completion Timeframe The Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration requires 302 GLH .You can complete this course in just a few months or take up to a year; it’s flexible to suit your schedule. Most learners finish within 6 months, but if you have more time to study or relevant experience, you may complete it sooner. We offer full support for up to 12 months, so you can work at a pace that’s right for you. 
Method of Assessment To earn the Level 3 Diploma, you must submit written assignments and complete a practical placement. Importantly, this course does not have an exam. This is how you will be evaluated during your course. 

  • Written Assignments: The assignments will be marked internally by an assessor. Your personal tutor will provide you with constructive feedback to guide you and help you improve in your future assessment.  
  • Portfolio of Evidence: You will be assessed on the tasks completed in your workplace. You need to create a portfolio of your work to demonstrate what you’ve achieved. 
  • Practical Placement: You need to be working in a suitable environment in a supervisory administrative role. Here are some tasks that can be carried out in your workplace, including supervising your team, giving performance feedback, tracking their progress, supporting administrative meetings, and delivering presentations. 
  • Witness Statement: A qualified supervisor or manager in your workplace needs to verify your performance through a witness statement. 
  • Grading: This qualification is awarded on a pass/fail basis and does not include any grading system. 
  • Assessor Support: You will receive support from your assessor. You can contact us through telephone, WhatsApp, online discussion forums, email, and web chat. 

If you have any questions about the assessment process, please click the ‘Enquire Now’ button. 

Academic Progression Upon completing this Level 3 diploma, you can progress to the following.  

A possible next step of Academic Progression Pathway:  

  • Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Business Administration (RQF) 
  • Foundation Degree in Business Administration 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management
Regulated by OFQUAL 

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams, and assessments in England. Ofqual ensures that all qualifications offered by recognised awarding organisations meet national standards, so you can trust that any Ofqual-regulated certificate is high quality and widely recognised by employers and universities.

RQF 

The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is a system used in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales to categorise and regulate qualifications by level and size. The RQF has 9 levels, starting from beginner level to advanced level. The purpose of RQF is to make it easier for learners and employers to understand what each qualification level means.  

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South London College is an established online provider in the United Kingdom. We are dedicated to providing our students with a transformational educational experience. As a highly regarded platform, we ensure our learners receive life-changing opportunities to achieve their personal and professional goals. Here’s the best opportunity to enrol for the Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration with us.

Awarding Organisation

Focus Awards

Focus Awards is based in the United Kingdom and is regulated by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland, and Qualifications Wales. This is an established awarding organisation that specialises in developing and awarding a wide range of nationally recognised qualifications. Their mission is to deliver high-quality and accessible qualifications. Focus Awards was established in 2011 and works with approved training centres to ensure learners receive relevant and modern training and assessment.

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Course Curriculum

Unit 01 

Communicate in a Business Environment

  • Understand the requirements of written and verbal communication
  • Be able to communicate in writing in business
  • Be able to communicate verbally in business

Unit 02 

Manage Personal and Professional Development 

  • Be able to identify personal and professional development requirements
  • Be able to fulfil a personal and professional development plan
  • Be able to fulfil a personal and professional development plan
  • Be able to maintain the relevance of a personal and professional development plan

Unit 03 

Principles of Business Communication and Information

  • Understand negotiation in a business environment
  • Understand how to develop and deliver presentations
  • Understand how to create bespoke business documents
  • Understand information systems in a business environment

Unit 04 

Principles of Administration

Unit 05 

Principles of Business

  • Understand business markets 
  • Understand business innovation and growth
  • Understand financial management
  • Understand business budgeting
  • Understand sales and marketing

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FAQ's

This qualification is designed for those looking to advance into supervisory or management positions.
It is ideal for those already working in or preparing to enter a business or office environment.
South London College offers a high-quality, supportive learning environment with experienced tutors, industry-recognised qualifications, and flexible learning options suited to individual needs.
Yes, South London College provides excellent customer service, offering ongoing support to students throughout their educational journey.
 Yes, you can pursue a Level 4 qualification or a foundation degree as stated in academic progression.
It is recommended that you be employed to take this course.
This qualification can lead to senior or managerial roles in a business or office environment in any sector.
Yes, this course is available online, allowing you the flexibility to study at your own pace and convenience.
You will be assessed on written assignments and practical placement. For more information on the assessment process, contact our support team.
Yes, this Level 3 business administration qualification is widely recognised by employers and professional bodies alike.
No previous experience is required to enrol.
Yes, this develops communication, leadership, and business management skills, making it a strong foundation to gain a promotion
Yes, this Level 3 business administration course is regulated by Ofqual, the UK’s official qualifications regulator, meaning it meets national education standards.
Some of the topics covered include communication in a business environment, principles of business communication, personal and professional development, principles of administration, and more.
Yes, beginners are welcome to take this course.
Yes, South London College offers its learners an instalment plan. For further information, you can contact our support team.
Yes, this course is assessed on a pass/fail basis.
Visit the South London College official website and register for the Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration. You will receive your login information to access our learning portal.
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners for a supervisory role in a business or office environment.
You can complete this course within 6 months.

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    The tutor was supportive and this helped me complete my assignments successfully.

  2. Great course on business administration

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    As someone who has plans to advance in this field, this course was a perfect fit for me.

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    I recommend this course to anyone looking to excel in a business administrative role.

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