Business and Administration SVQ3

What is special about this course?

This qualification is for anyone employed and working in an administrative role.

The SVQ 3 qualification is made up of 3 mandatory units and the remaining 5 are selected to match the job the candidate is currently doing.

Entry requirements

You must be in year round employment in an administrative capacity.

Units include:

  • Organise business travel and accommodation
  • Deal with visitors
  • Organise and support meetings
  • Manage yourself
  • Use a telephone system
  • Use various software applications
  • Work effectively with other people
  • Use specialist or bespoke software
  • Research and report information

Evidence for the qualification will be provided through visual observations carried out in the workplace by your allocated assessor, along with a portfolio of evidence which is created by the candidate. The candidate will also have to show that they have appropriate knowledge and understanding of their job by answering a range of questions.

How will I study my course?

  • Part Time
  • Flexible
  • Work based

Work-based

How long will my course last?

12 Months

How will I be assessed?

    Visual observations carried out in the workplace by your allocated assessor, along with a portfolio of evidence which is created by the candidate.

Where can I study my course?

    • Work Based

    Please note, UHI West Highland will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.

Start date

The SVQ in Business Administration can start at any time.

Fees

Please contact workbasedlearning.whc@uhi.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding and how to apply.

Funding

Please call for up to date information

What can I do on completion of my course?

This qualification could help the candidate progress into a role with more responsibility.

Is there more information available online?

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Please contact our team at workbasedlearning.whc@uhi.ac.uk

We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI West Highland. Please note, UHI West Highland will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study. UHI West Highland operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.