Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £18,000 to £22,000Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Level 2 Certificate in Business Administration Basics L269 courses
- Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration L28 courses
- Level 1 Certificate in Customer Service L17 courses
- Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration L24 courses
- Level 2 Certificate in Business Administration L22 courses
- NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Front of House Reception L22 courses
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Add-on certificates
Complements to the main route. Where no level is shown, the awarding body does not specify one.
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Where this can take you
With training and experience, you could become a senior receptionist, front of house supervisor or personal assistant (PA). In a GP surgery or health centre, you could train to become a medical secretary.
- Level 3 Diploma in Customer Service L32 courses
Courses for this career
Level 1
- Level 1 Certificate in Customer Service L17 courses
Level 2
- Level 2 Certificate in Business Administration Basics L269 courses
- Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration L28 courses
- Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration L24 courses
- Level 2 Certificate in Business Administration L22 courses
- NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Front of House Reception L22 courses