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Whether progressing from AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, progressing from another book keeping qualification, or joining the course with work experience, with this course you will master more complex financial processes, including final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, management accounting, professional ethics and spreadsheets, making it perfect for anyone interested in a career in book keeping, or who wants to go on to become a fully qualified accountant.
This course is mainly self-study with access to an online learning platform and books that you will need to collect from your local learning centre. You will have regular contact from your designated tutor throughout your studies.
You are expected to schedule in your exams in 3 month intervals following your start date. This will ensure that the course is completed within a 12 month period.
An Advanced Apprenticeship is a job with an accompanying skills development programme designed by employers in the sector. It allows you to gain technical knowledge and real practical experience while being paid to do so. Along with functional and personal skills that are needed for your immediate job and future career you will learn through a mix of project based learning in the workplace, formal off the job training, and the opportunity to practice and embed new skills in a real work context.
Business administrators have a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours that can be applied in all sectors. This includes small and large businesses alike; from the public sector, private sector and charitable sector. The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services. Business administrators develop key skills and behaviours to support their own progression towards management responsibilities.
The business administrator is expected to deliver their responsibilities efficiently and with integrity - showing a positive attitude. The role involves demonstrating strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to developing skills. The business administrator is also expected to show initiative, managing priorities and own time, problem-solving skills, decision-making and the potential for people management responsibilities through mentoring or coaching others.
An Advanced Apprenticeship is a job with an accompanying skills development programme designed by employers in the sector. It allows you to gain technical knowledge and real practical experience while being paid to do so. Along with functional and personal skills that are needed for your immediate job and future career you will learn through a mix of project based learning in the workplace, formal off the job training, and the opportunity to practice and embed new skills in a real work context.
Business administrators have a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours that can be applied in all sectors. This includes small and large businesses alike; from the public sector, private sector and charitable sector. The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services. Business administrators develop key skills and behaviours to support their own progression towards management responsibilities.
The business administrator is expected to deliver their responsibilities efficiently and with integrity - showing a positive attitude. The role involves demonstrating strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to developing skills. The business administrator is also expected to show initiative, managing priorities and own time, problem-solving skills, decision-making and the potential for people management responsibilities through mentoring or coaching others.
| Qualification type | City and Guilds T level |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Study times | You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:00. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. With an additional day a week on industry placement. |
| Entry requirements | 5 GCSEs at grade 4 including English and Maths |
| Campus | West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | Yes |
West Suffolk College is thrilled to introduce a new qualification tailored to meet the demands of the rapidly expanding logistics and supply chain sector.
The CILT (UK) Level 3 Practitioners Certificate in Logistics, Supply Chain & Operations Management is a free-standing qualification, designed to provide a sound foundation for a career within the fields of supply chain and logistics management to provide learners with a complete set of management skills.
The curriculum is designed to provide an introduction to the critical skills required throughout all aspect of the supply chain, paving the way for further education, such as higher-level qualifications or Apprenticeships. The Level 3 Certificate is aimed at team leaders, new supervisors or aspiring managers. It is also recommended for anyone making a career change.
The qualification is accredited by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT UK) and is assessed through a mixture of written assignments and online examination.
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