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Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration (RQF)

601/5898/0
Level 3
Total Qualification Time -580
Credit Value – 61
Guided Learning Hours – 302
Methods of Assessment – Portfolio of evidence
Minimum Age 16

To achieve the Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration (RQF), learners must achieve a minimum of 58 credits. The credits must be achieved in accordance with the criteria set out below:

  • 27 credits from the Mandatory units.
  • 13 credits from Group B optional units.
  • 10 credits from Group C optional units.
  • 8 credits from Group D optional units.
  • 40 credits must be achieved through the completion of units at Level 3 or above.

The Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration (RQF) is aimed at learners in administrative roles, whether that involves working in a team environment or as a personal assistant. The qualification is also aimed at those learners working in a supervisory role or for those who may develop administrative systems as well as those in a customer facing role. It will provide learners with the skills, knowledge, understanding and competence to work in a business and administration environment

Learners undertaking this qualification will gain an understanding of business communication, management of personal and professional development, administration, business and communication principles. Learners will also study business performance, negotiation, business skills, business document production, administrative support for businesses, equality and diversity, management and leadership, HR, and marketing.

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. It is recommended that learners have subject knowledge at level 2 or above however this is not essential.

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. It is recommended that learners have subject knowledge at level 2 or above however this is not essential.

This qualification has been accredited for use in England and Northern Ireland.

Please refer to the Focus Awards ‘Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations Policy’. A copy is available for download from the Focus Awards website at the following URL: https://www.focusawards.org.uk/wpcontent/uploads/2016/08/Reasonable-Adjustments.pdf

This qualification is Internally Assessed. Each learner must create a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates achievement of all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria associated with each unit.

The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio could include some or all of the following:

  • Assessor observation
  • Witness testimony
  • Learner product
  • Worksheets
  • Assignments/projects/reports
  • Record of oral and written questioning
  • Learner and peer reports
  • Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Learners who wish to progress from this qualification may use this qualification as a basis for employment or alternatively
may progress on to:

  • Focus Awards Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Business Administration
No
Mandatory Units (27 credits)
Unit Reference
Level
Credit
GLH
1
Communicate in a business environment
Y/506/1910
3
4
24
2
Manage personal and professional development
T/506/2952
2
3
12
3
Principles of business communication and information
R/506/1940
3
4
27
4
Principles of administration
Y/506/1941
3
6
27
5
Principles of business
D/506/1942
3
10
74
27
164
No
Optional units Group B (13 credits)
Unit Reference
Level
Credit
GLH
6
Contribute to the improvement of business performance
D/506/1911
3
6
33
7
Negotiate in a business environment
H/506/1912
3
4
18
8
Analyse and present business data
M/506/1945
3
6
24
16
75
No
Optional units Group C (10 credits)
Unit Reference
Level
Credit
GLH
9
Manage business risk
L/506/2004
3
6
27
10
Encourage innovation
J/506/2292
3
4
14
10
41
No
Optional units Group D (8 credits)
Unit Reference
Level
Credit
GLH
11
Principles of leadership and management
D/506/1925
3
8
50
61
330