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Level 2 Administration Assistant Apprenticeship
Qualification
Duration
Location of Study
Start dates for this apprenticeship are available throughout the academic year, typically on a monthly basis. Following an application, the apprenticeship team will discuss the next available start date with you.
This apprenticeship is ideal for students who are looking to start a career in a professional office environment and gain practical, real-world experience. You’ll build key skills in organisation, communication and teamwork, while learning how to use a range of administrative systems to support day-to-day operations.
As a HRC student, you’ll also receive excellent support from our tutors, pastoral care, guidance from assessors, access facilities and benefit from our strong employer links.
What will I learn?
Administration Assistants are found in all sectors and industries, across all sizes of organisation. You’ll gain a highly transferable set of skills and behaviours that can be applied across the public, private, and third sectors.
The Level 2 apprenticeship covers a range of key areas, including:
- Communication
- Supporting meetings/events
- Storing information
- Using software
- Data entry
- Team support
You will also develop business communications and lifelong learning skills, applying what you learn on the course to the wider industry context.
Entry criteria
Prospective apprentices would typically have already achieved a GCSE (or Level 1 equivalent) at grade 1/E in English and Maths.
How will I be studying?
This apprenticeship is a blend of work shops with monthly face-to-face sessions, taught and carried out on campus.
This means you’ll benefit from regular classes with an experienced college tutor as well as a combination of tutor-led work, group exercises and discussion to help you apply theoretical learnings to real-life workplace situations.
How will I be assessed?
You’ll have a 3-month apprenticeship assessment period.
This will include a multiple-choice test, a practial assessment with questions, and an interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence.
How many days per week will I be in college?
You will have monthly face-to-face sessions in college.
What can I do after this course?
The skills and knowledge you will gain throughout this qualification will qualify you for roles including Senior Administrator, Personal Assistant, Office Manager and Business Administratorm, or support you in progressing on a Team Leader career pathway.
Course fees
This course is free to apprentices, as the cost is paid by your employer. Large companies can fund the course using their apprenticeship growth and skills levy. SMEs can access government funding to subsidise the cost by 95%, or 100% depending on the age of the apprentice.
Starting Your Business Apprenticeship Journey
An apprenticeship is a form of employment, so the application process is slightly different to a normal course. You apply directly to the employer, and there may be an interview, just like a normal job application.
When we advertise vacancies on behalf of employers, you can apply directly for these opportunities. Vacancies can fill quickly, so if there are none available, we ask that you register your interest. This allows us to match you with future opportunities and let you know about new vacancies as they arise.
You can also choose to contact our team if you’d like guidance or support with your application, but this is optional — the process works for both independent applicants and those who want assistance.
If you’re ready to start, you can browse our live business vacancies and make your application. If you can’t find a vacancy, want to register your interest so that we can tell you about new vacancies, or want some support with your application, get in touch via telephone, email, or fill out our form below and we’ll help you begin the process.
Registering Your Interest
Here’s what you need to do:
Prefer to speak to someone?
Contact our team today.
Call – 01992 411 572
Email – apprenticeship@hrc.ac.uk