Free Level 1 Business Administration Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Trinity Academy Newcastle. This full-time daytime course runs over 12 months and covers practical business administration skills alongside communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership. You'll also study Functional Skills in maths and English, digital skills, and employability. The course includes a three-day work placement at an organisation in Newcastle, giving you hands-on experience in an office environment. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll have an assessment at interview to make sure the course is the right fit.
Who this course is for
The course will be of special interest to those wanting to gain experience in an education setting. This course offers an individualised curriculum designed to prepare you for the world of work. You will gain practical experience and knowledge of working in the education sector, as well as enhancing your problem-solving, communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
Entry requirements
You'll have an assessment at interview to make sure that this is the right level course for you.
What you will learn
You'll develop communication skills used in professional office environments.
You'll practise teamwork and leadership in real work-based scenarios.
You'll build problem-solving skills relevant to administrative roles.
You'll gain practical experience through a three-day workplace placement.
You'll study maths and English through Functional Skills up to GCSE level.
You'll develop digital skills for working in modern office settings.
You'll cover employability skills and personal social development.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Trinity Academy Newcastle, covering both theory and practical skills. The course includes a three-day work placement at a Newcastle organisation. Theory elements can also be completed remotely where needed. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, with your individual needs identified at interview before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Trinity Academy Newcastle will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business Administrator: general office and admin support roles
Administrative Assistant: supporting teams with day-to-day tasks
Receptionist: front-of-house and customer-facing admin work
Office Junior: entry-level role across a range of sectors
Data Entry Clerk: inputting and managing records and information
HR Administrator: supporting human resources teams with admin tasks
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Business Administration: the natural next step, deepening your business administration qualification and opening more job opportunities.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths: if you want to strengthen your GCSE-equivalent qualifications for work or further study.
Level 3 Business Administration or Management qualification: for those aiming toward supervisory or office management roles.
