Free Level 1 Business Administration Course in Liverpool

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Business and Administration Course in Liverpool. Classes run at Greenbank College, full-time during the day.

The course is for 16 to 18 year olds, or up to 25 years old if you have an Education, Health and Care Plan. You'll need an English and Maths qualification at Entry Level 3 or above to join. Over the year, you'll learn how to communicate in a business setting, handle telephone calls, manage mail, use filing systems, and work with email. You build a portfolio of work as you go, showing the skills you've developed.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Business and Administration.

Who this course is for

People aged 16 18 or up to 24 who declare a disability and have an EHC Plan.

Entry requirements

Learners are required to have an English and Maths qualification at Entry 3 or above. - The course requires a degree of personal responsibility and the ability to work as part of a team.

What you will learn

  • You'll communicate clearly in a business environment.
  • You'll practise working as part of a team.
  • You'll make and receive professional telephone calls.
  • You'll assist with handling incoming and outgoing mail.
  • You'll use filing systems to organise documents.
  • You'll send and manage emails in a workplace setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Greenbank College. As you progress, you build a portfolio of work that shows the skills you've gained. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, so there's no single final exam. Your portfolio is the evidence of what you've learned.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Greenbank College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Admin Assistant, supports day-to-day office tasks and correspondence.
  • Office Administrator, keeps business operations running smoothly.
  • Receptionist, greets visitors and manages incoming calls.
  • Data Entry Clerk, inputs and maintains accurate records.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Business and Administration Apprenticeship, the natural next step after this qualification, combining paid work with further study.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Business and Administration, a classroom-based route to deepen your skills before entering employment.

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