Level 4 in Business Administration

Studying for your Level 4 Diploma in Business and Administration with Need 2 Succeed will provide the opportunity to have your existing skills certified and help you develop your underpinning knowledge. This will enable you to acquire broadened skill-set and an industry-recognised qualification suitable for work in NHStrusts, educational institutions, government departments, charities and the private sector.

• For the Level 4 Diploma, you will need to gain 40 credits from 6 mandatory units.

Candidates achieving Level 4 may progress to join a Management and Leadership course with Need 2 Succeed at level 3 and above. There are also various diploma and degree qualifications available nationally.

This qualification can be taken separately or as part of a larger apprenticeship programme of study and enables you to develop knowledge in business administration and progress to the next
level of vocational learning.

It forms the knowledge requirements for the Level 4 Apprenticeship Framework or Standards in Business Administration. Please note that the Apprenticeship also requires you to undertake a Level 4 NVQ qualification alongside the diploma, to satisfy the competency element of the programme. 

If you are working in a senior business administration role, then the Level 4 Diploma is designed for you. You will develop your knowledge and understanding across a range of administrative practices and tasks, such as improving business performance.

It supports the skills and knowledge learners need to become a competent Senior Business Administrator or Office Manager. Learners will complete this qualification with a concrete understanding such as:

• Understanding how to manage work activities to improve business
  performance
• Business risk management
• Communicating in a business environment
• Business administration systems
• Managing People and Performance in a Business Environment
• Managing Self Development