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Business Administration Apprenticeship Swim Expert Swimming School

Swim Expert Swimming School are looking for an Apprentice Business Administrator to join their team. You will also attend college in order to gain a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard.

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £192.40

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30.

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    16 months

  • Possible start date

    01 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    01 Dec 2020

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC001656169

  • Positions

    1 available

You will work four days a week at your business as an administration assistant, gaining your practical experience.

You will then attend college once a month to gain your apprenticeship qualification.

Tasks involved may include:

  • Answering the phone
  • Dealing with customer queries/orders
  • Filing
  • Arranging meetings
  • Covering reception

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Previous work experience in an office environment is helpful as is customer service experience
  • A genuine interest in wanting to work in an office is essential
  • Good customer service skills
  • Good timekeeping skills
  • Problem-solving skills

Personal qualities

  • Attention to detail
  • Confident and polite phone manner
  • Professionally presented
  • Enthusiastic

Desired qualifications

No qualifications are required for this apprenticeship. Functional Skills are covered as part of the apprenticeship.

Future prospects

Learners can use this qualification to go into various office-based roles. You can progress onto the Level 3 apprenticeship and work your way up to Office Manager level which would be a management role often with team leader status. This qualification should give you transferable skills that will not limit you to one sector.

Things to consider

Working in a business can be busy and require you to manage multiple tasks at one time. You may be dealing with customer problems or complaints. You may have to complete tasks under tight time pressures.

About the employer

SwimExpert is the UK’s leading swimming improvement service. Who offer private swimming lessons guaranteed to improve your swimming technique, whether it’s one to one private adult swimming lessons or swimming lessons for children

Employer

Swim Expert Swimming School

Address

41 43

London Road

Reading

RG1 5BN

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Training

Training provider

CHILTERN TRAINING LIMITED

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Chiltern Training Ltd

Contact

Admissions Team 01189566995 enquiries@chilterntraining.org

Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English, maths, and ICT
  • Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
  • Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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