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Free Level 1 Business Admin Course in Southwark

CostFREE
Duration7 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Business and Administration Course in Southwark. Classes run at Bosco College, full-time during the day. You'll cover the essentials of office work: handling calls and mail, creating business documents, and welcoming visitors. There are also units covering personal development and business administration skills. The course takes around 7 months to complete. A solid starting point if you're heading into office-based work.

Who this course is for

Learn the skills you need to start off a career in office administration with a Business and Administration qualification. You'll learn the essentials of keeping an office running - handling the phones and mail, creating business documents and welcoming visitors. You can also choose units covering personal and social development or business administration. These Award and Certificate in Business and Administration are for anyone interested in starting a career in office administration. You'll need access to work experience or to be working in the industry already.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to handle incoming and outgoing mail professionally.
  • You'll practise answering phones and managing calls in an office setting.
  • You'll create business documents such as letters, emails, and reports.
  • You'll learn how to greet and assist visitors to a workplace.
  • You'll develop personal and social skills relevant to a working environment.
  • You'll explore the basics of how an office or business operates day to day.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Bosco College, attending full-time during the day. Learning is hands-on and practical, covering real office tasks and scenarios. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, practical tasks, and portfolio evidence. You'll build up a record of your skills and knowledge as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Receptionist: greeting visitors and managing front-of-house duties
  • Office administrator: supporting day-to-day office operations
  • Administrative assistant: handling documents, calls, and correspondence
  • Data entry clerk: inputting and maintaining business records
  • Post room assistant: sorting and distributing mail in an organisation
  • Customer service assistant: supporting customers in an office or retail setting

What you could study next

After completing this level 1 business and administration qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Business and Administration, which goes deeper into office procedures, communication, and workplace skills. From there, a Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration opens doors to more senior administrative and coordination roles. Some learners also progress into apprenticeships in business admin, which combine study with paid work experience.

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