Foundation Modern Apprenticeships (FMA) in Business and Administration give people the opportunity to work and learn at the same time. This programme is intended for those whose role involves carrying out administrative activities.
Candidates must be enabled and supported to undertake this programme by their employer.
The Foundation Modern Apprenticeship is a work orientated qualification. Learners will undergo a screening process in the workplace to match their job role to the requirements of the NVQ in order to ensure that there are no barriers to achievement.
Embarking on a Foundation Modern Apprenticeship programme means taking part in structured training, development and certificated programmes in:
Employment Rights and Responsibilities - i.e. those of the apprentice and the employer - this forms part of the Technical Certificate and the NVQ.
City and Guilds Certificate in Business Administration - this aims to develop your occupational knowledge and forms the Technical Certificate.
Key Skills - you will develop competencies in the following Key Skills areas at appropriate levels:
NVQ in Business and Administration - this offers learners the opportunity to demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed in an administrative role, through the NVQ, and consists of 5 units which encompasses a broad range of functions/activities.
There are 2 mandatory core units covering the apprentice’s responsibilities at work and working in a business environment. The 3 optional units can be chosen from a range which includes:-
The Technical Certificate is delivered through taught sessions where learners can interact with other and share knowledge and experiences. The NVQ and Key Skills are flexible and take into account organisational work patterns. All learners will be allocated a Training Assessor/Advisor who will advise, support and assess them in the workplace where they will be required to demonstrate the required levels of competence to the National Standards. They will also be expected to produce a portfolio of evidence to support their claim to competence. NVQ’s and Key Skills are verified internally by College staff and externally by the Awarding Body - City and Guilds.
The NVQ is used to assess current skills and identify future training needs and is useful for anyone working in an administration environment. This programme will allow for progression to the Modern Apprenticeship in Business Administration if the opportunity arises within their organisation.
For further information please contact Pathways Training on 01639 648064 or pathwaystraining@nptc.ac.uk
