Business Administration Apprenticeship

QUALITY DRAWING OFFICE SERVICES LTD

Rochdale, OL16 2AX

Closes in 14 days (Friday 15 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 October 2024


Summary

General Office and Administration Duties Print & Frame finished drawings Learn Autocad to be able to complete fire and security drawings. You will receive full in house training on how to use Autocad software to create bespoke fire safety drawings.

Annual wage
£11,648 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 16 November

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • This will range from the drawing of simple buildings to the creation of more complex drawings that will show fire alarm zones and the position of fire alarm devices, wiring, address numbers etc.
  • You will be responsible for the printing and framing of the finished drawings and arranging the despatch via Fedex
  • You will be provided a mentor through your apprenticeship who will assist with all your training needs
  • You will gain an understanding of how fire alarm systems work within a commercial premises

Where you’ll work

Chichester House

2 Chichester Street

Rochdale

OL16 2AX

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
  • Your training plan

    • Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
    • Both in house & by Rochdale Training

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • Maths & English (grade 4 or above)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Organisation skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Reliable

    Other requirements

    Please research the location of Rochdale Training as well as the location of the employer to ensure that you can travel to both locations. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship.

    About this company

    QDOS are a CAD outsourcing company that specialise in all aspects of Fire and Security drawings. The company has grown year on year since 2009, establishing itself as the leading supplier of fire safety drawings in the industry, and now requires a further CAD technician. This position would suit a school/college leaver looking to start a career with a fast growing company.

    After this apprenticeship

    • Develop into a fully trained CAD operator with Full time employment should position be available

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

    Jason Wales

    jwales@rochdaletraining.co.uk

    07860919380

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282807.

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    Closes in 14 days (Friday 15 November at 11:59pm)

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