• Access Duration: 12 Months 
• Awarded by: Focus Awards   
• Type: Diploma 
• Sector: Business Management 
• Credit Value: 57 
• GLH: 312 
• TQT: 570 
• Qualification Level: 4  
• Qualification Number: 601/7650/7
• National Availability: England & Northern Ireland 

• Identify administrative problems and assess the techniques to resolve them. 
• Develop and implement effective administration systems, procedures, and policies. 
• Lead and support teams to achieve organisational objectives. 
• Examine how business targets and objectives will be achieved within an organisation. 
• Manage the workflow efficiently so that it meets targets, deadlines, and budgetary constraints. 
• Use feedback to implement improvements to administrative services. 

• Experienced administrators  
• Office managers 
• Team leaders 
• Administrative officers 
• Administrative supervisors 
• Office administrators 

Once you complete the Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Business Administration, it opens the door to senior administrative and management roles in a wide range of industries. You are equipped with the skills to lead administrative functions, supervise teams, and streamline business processes. This diploma demonstrates your expertise in handling high-level administrative tasks.

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

• Executive Assistant – £48,000
• Office Manager – £47,000  
• Business Support Manager - £44,000 
• Team Leader – £36,000  
• Administrative Supervisor – £28,000  
• Office Administrator – £26,000  

• Learners should be 18 years of age. 
• A minimum Level 2 in basic literacy and numeracy is recommended. 

• This course can be completed through two flexible study options to suit your lifestyle:
  • Standard Course Plan (9 months) – ideal for learners balancing other commitments.
  • Fast Track Option (4 months) – perfect for those who can dedicate intensive study time.
• Most learners complete within their chosen timeframe, though some may finish earlier depending on personal circumstances and available study time.
• We accommodate your pace with unlimited support for 12 months. This Level 4 NVQ Diploma requires approximately 312 guided learning hours.

T&C apply

• Portfolio of Evidence: You will provide a portfolio of your work to demonstrate key competencies in business administration systems. This can include worksheets, assignments, case studies, and competence-based learning. All written assignments will be marked internally by a tutor at South London College who will provide the relevant feedback to ensure you succeed in future assessments.  
• Grading: This qualification is awarded on a pass/fail basis and does not include any grading system. 
• Assessor Support: You will receive full 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. 

A possible next step of Academic Progression Pathway:  

• Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership 
• Foundation Degree in Business Administration or Business Management 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Business Management 

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 nine levels, starting from level one to level eight. The purpose of RQF is to make it easier for learners and employers to understand what each qualification level means.

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