The aim of the Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration qualification is to provide learners with a combination of the essential business administration knowledge and skills required by those who wish to pursue or further a career in an administrative environment. This qualification gives learners the opportunity to gain a nationally accredited qualification which provides the essential knowledge, techniques and competencies required for an occupation in business administration.

There are no specific entry requirements. As this is a competency-based qualification, learners will need to be assessed in the workplace.

Learners must complete a minimum of 58 credits to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration qualification.

Learners must achieve all five units (27 credits) from mandatory Group A and a minimum of 13 credits from optional Group B. A maximum of 10 credits can come from optional Group C and a maximum of 8 credits from optional Group D.

A minimum of 40 credits must be at level 3 or above.

For detailed information on the qualification structure download the Learner Achievement Portfolio.

Coursework/Project, Portfolio of Evidence, Practical Demonstration/Assignment/Assessment

£93.50 Registration / Certification fee 
£100 eLearning fee 
£10 Printed NVQ Portfolio fee

The qualification is designed to offer entry to employment and progression in employment; however learners can also progress to the Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Management and Higher Apprenticeship in Management.