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MA Business Administration Level 5

The aim of this Modern Apprenticeship is to enable people working in Administration or Office Technology to improve their working practice by developing their skills, knowledge and understanding of the routine Administrative role in the workplace.

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What will I learn on the course?

You will achieve one of the following:


  • SVQ: Business and Administration at SCQF Level 5 GT9J 22 (SQA)


The following Core Skills will be achieved:

  • Communication SCQF Level 4
  • Working With Others SCQF Level 4
  • Problem Solving SCQF Level 4
  • Information and Communication Technology SCQF Level 4
  • Numeracy SCQF Level 4

The Core Skills of Communication, Working with Others, and Problem Solving are fully embedded within the Business and Administration SVQ at SCQF Level 5 core units and do not require separate certification. The Information and Communication Technology, and Numeracy Core Skills must be separately assessed and certificated.


Enhancements


This framework must contain one mandatory enhancement which is relevant to the learner’s job role, as detailed below:

  • Another optional unit from the SVQ at SCQF level 5 or 6 in Business and Administration
  • A unit from the Accounting, Customer Service, Finance and IT User SVQs or Competence based qualifications at SCQF Level 5 or above
  • A unit from any other relevant SVQ at SCQF Level 5 or above agreed in writing by the Training Provider and Instructus
  • One core skill at higher level than specified in the framework
  • Relevant short courses at a suitable level
  • A unit from PC Passport, basic or advanced ECDL or part ECDL (three or more modules of ECDL)
  • Employer-devised training programmes (endorsed by Instructus).

What further course options are available?

This MA provides you with a nationally recognised qualification, demonstrating competence in your role, gained whilst working on-the-job.
Progression:
  • You can work towards a Level 6 MA in Business Administration
  • A PDA in Business Administration
  • An HNC/HND in Business Administration or related areas