Edexcel Level 1 BTEC Certificate in Business Administration (QCF)
Qualification summary
This qualification aims to give the learner the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge for working in business administration.
The qualification is designed for:
- school pupils and college students who are preparing for work or work experience
- adults who may be entering employment for the first time, those returning to work after a gap of several years, or those wishing to change their career or occupation.
Learners may have basic skills gaps which would prevent them from embarking on a Level 2 qualification.
The choice of units gives a broad overview of business administration, in order to give an idea of what working in business administration is like, and of the different areas of business administration. The Entry Level units aim to introduce the learner to the business administration environment, including typical administrative tasks, using a computer and managing own learning.
The Level 1 units build on these areas and focus on specific administrative tasks such as communicating electronically, preparing business documents, working on reception and assisting with supporting meetings. Learners will have the opportunity to work on a group project and to plan starting work in business administration.
Some units are more generic but allow learners to develop skills in relation to business administration, such as rights and responsibilities at work, and managing own health at work or undertaking a work placement.
While the overall qualification is at Level 1, some units will be at Entry Level 3 to allow learners to develop their skills in these areas if necessary. The Level 2 units allow learners to develop skills to that level, and will encourage progression to Level 2 qualifications
The units will be practical in nature and learners will develop their work-based skills throughout the qualification such as self-management, time management, communication and working safely.
Qualification details
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When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
This qualification will sit within the Foundation Learning Tier framework. It will allow learners to progress to Level 2 qualifications; to an apprenticeship or skilled employment; to a Diploma or GCSEs; or to supported employment.
This qualification will allow learners to progress to Level 2 qualifications such as:
the Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Business.
the Level 2 NVQ in Business and Administration
the Higher Diploma in Business, Administration and Finance.
Administrative Assistant/Administrator
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15 Business, Administration and Law
In order to achieve this qualification, the learner may only select units from the Edexcel Level 1 BTEC Certificate in Business Administration (QCF). Units from other Awarding Bodies may not be included in this qualification.
To achieve the Edexcel Level 1 BTEC Certificate in Business Administration (QCF), a candidate must achieve a minimum of 13 credits. At least seven credits must be achieved at Level 1.