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Level 4 NVQ Diploma InBusiness Administration (RQF)

601/7650/7
Level 4
Total Qualification Time -570
Credit Value – 57
Guided Learning Hours – 312
Methods of Assessment – Portfolio of evidence
Minimum Age 18

The Focus Awards Level 4 NVQ 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.

Entry is at the discretion of the centres; however learners should be at least 18 to undertake this qualification.

This qualification is available in England and Northern Ireland.

Please refer to the Focus Awards ‘Reasonable Adjustments and Special Consideration Policy.’

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 seeking progress from this qualification can advance their skills further through the following:

  • Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership (RQF)
  • Focus Awards Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Customer Service (RQF)
  • https://focusawards.org.uk/
  • https://ofqual.gov.uk

To achieve the Focus Awards Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Business Administration (RQF), learners must achieve a minimum of 57 credits. The credits must be achieved in accordance with the criteria set out below:

  • 18 Credits from mandatory group
  • 26 Credits from optional group a
  • 13 Credits from optional group b

A minimum of 30 credits must be achieved through completing units at level 4 or above. To successfully achieve this qualification, learners must achieve a minimum of 26 credits from group A optional units and achieve and a maximum 13 credits from group B optional units. 30 of the above credits must be achieved through
completing units at level 4 or above

No
Mandatory Units
Unit Reference
Credit
GLH
1
Resolve administrative problems
D/506/1956
6
56
2
Manage the work of an administrative function
T/506/1946
5
27
3
Communicate in a business environment
Y/506/1910
4
24
4
Manage personal and professional development
T/506/2952
3
12
No
Optional Units Group A
Unit Reference
Credit
GLH
5
Monitor information systems
F/506/1917
8
43
6
Manage events
M/506/1959
6
49
7
Support environmental sustainability in a business environment
R/506/1954
4
38
8
Deliver a presentation
M/506/1914
3
17
9
Evaluate the provision of business travel or accommodation
J/506/1918
5
30
No
Optional Units Group B
Unit Reference
Credit
GLH
10
Manage a project
R/506/1999
7
38
11
Recruitment, selection and induction practice
R/506/2909
6
33