Free Level 1 Vocational Studies Course in Hinckley – Workpays Hinckley

CostFREE
Duration82 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Vocational Studies Course in Hinckley. Classes run at Workpays Hinckley. This vocational studies course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in business administration, including the types of tasks and roles involved and how to work effectively in that environment. You'll need a good understanding of English, though you don't need a formal qualification to prove it. The course runs daytime and takes around 82 hours to complete.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people looking to work in a business administration role. It will give you knowledge and understanding required to work in business administration as well as exploring the types of jobs and tasks included within the role and how to work effectively within this environment.

Entry requirements

A desire to develop knowledge and skills within business and administration. You will require a good understanding of English at Level 1, however holding a valid qualification is not essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the key tasks and responsibilities involved in business administration roles.
  • You'll explore how to work effectively within a business environment.
  • You'll develop knowledge of how organisations operate and how teams function.
  • You'll build awareness of workplace communication and professional behaviour.
  • You'll learn about the range of job roles available within business administration.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Hinckley. Learning is flexible, with daytime attendance. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course, including tasks and activities that reflect real business administration scenarios. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Hinckley will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator: handling day-to-day office and admin tasks.
  • Administrative assistant: supporting teams with correspondence and records.
  • Receptionist: first point of contact in offices and organisations.
  • Data entry clerk: inputting and maintaining accurate business records.
  • Office junior: entry-level support role across business departments.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Business Administration: the next step up, covering more advanced admin skills and recognised by employers for office roles.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills English: strengthens your written and spoken English for the workplace.
  • Level 3 Business Administration qualification: for those looking to move into supervisory or more senior admin roles over time.