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Level 1 in Business and Administration

Study Programme for 16-18 year olds
Level
1
Duration
20 weeks
Location
Skills Centres
Your Study Programme will be tailored to meet your needs and will include one of the above qualifications, plus a combination of additional qualifications such as Essential Digital Skills, Health & Safety, and Maths and English (if needed). You will also have the opportunity to complete a work placement or work experience while studying with us.
When does the course start?

September 2026

What does the course cover?

You will learn the essentials of keeping an office running - handling the phones and mail, creating business documents and welcoming visitors.

You will achieve credits from a range of units. Your Tutor will go through this with you.

Units include:

  • Working in Business and Administration
  • Creation business documents
  • Welcome visitors
  • Developing self
  • Working as part of a group

If you do not hold the relevant English and maths qualifications, you will work towards them as part of this programme.

 

What will I achieve?

On successful completion you will achieve a Level 1 in Business and Administration.

Will I receive a bursary?

You may be eligible to apply for one or more of our bursaries if you meet the criteria.

More information about eligibility can be found in our policy here: Policies and Procedures, or by speaking with a member of our team at your centre.

 

When will I attend?

Your attendance will depend on your timetable. We will go through this information with you in detail when you enrol.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements however, you will need to attend an informal interview.

How much does the course cost?

The course is FREE for anyone aged 16-18 or 19-24 with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP).

Where can I study?

This course is available at all of our training centres:

  • St Helens 
  • Manchester
  • Rochdale

You can find the contact information for the Training Centres here.