Open Awards
Entry Level
QN: 603/6079/3
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Open Awards Entry Level Award in Business Administration Skills (Entry 1) (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 150 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
150 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Developing Skills for the Workplace: Getting Things Done
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be involved in decision making.Be involved in problem solving.
- Be able to work with others
2
Exploring Opportunities in Business Administration
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different job/voluntary roles available in business administration
- Know about own skills in relation to business administration
3
Exploring Working in an Office
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to reflect on own experience of working in an office
4
Following Instructions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow instructions.
- Know the potential impact of not following instructions in a work environment
5
Open Awards Entry Level Award in Business Administration Skills (Entry 1) (RQF)
Developing Skills for the Workplace: Getting Things Done
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Participate in group discussions to make simple choices
- Identify a basic problem in a work-related scenario
- Suggest a straightforward solution to a given problem
- Work alongside others to complete a shared task
- Follow instructions to perform a routine workplace activity
- Contribute to achieving a team goal
6
Open Awards Entry Level Award in Business Administration Skills (Entry 1) (RQF)
Exploring Opportunities in Business Administration
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify three different job roles in business administration.
- List typical tasks for one selected administrative role.
- State what personal skills you have that relate to business administration.
- Match a personal skill to an administrative task.
7
Open Awards Entry Level Award in Business Administration Skills (Entry 1) (RQF)
Exploring Working in an Office
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Recall specific tasks performed during own office experience
- Describe personal feelings about working in an office environment
- Identify one strength and one area for improvement based on experience
- Recognise the value of reflective thinking for future work
8
Open Awards Entry Level Award in Business Administration Skills (Entry 1) (RQF)
Following Instructions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify different forms of workplace instructions (e.g., verbal, written, pictorial).
- Demonstrate the ability to follow a simple one-step instruction accurately.
- List two potential negative outcomes of ignoring instructions at work.
- Recognise when to ask for clarification if an instruction is unclear.
- Describe how following instructions helps a team achieve goals.
9
Open Awards Entry Level Award in Business Administration Skills (Entry 1) (RQF)
Personal Presentation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the importance of personal appearance in a professional environment.
- List the main visible features of the face and skin that require daily care.
- Match basic face and skin care products to their correct purposes.
- Outline simple steps for maintaining clean and neat hair.
- Describe safety responsibilities when using personal care products and equipment.
10
Open Awards Entry Level Award in Business Administration Skills (Entry 1) (RQF)
Using a Computer Keyboard in a Workplace Setting
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the main sections of an alphanumeric keyboard (letters, numbers, and common punctuation keys).
- Demonstrate correct finger placement and posture for basic typing.
- Type simple words, numbers, and short phrases using an alphanumeric keyboard with increasing accuracy.
- Identify and use the backspace and spacebar keys to correct and format text.
11
Open Awards Entry Level Award in Business Administration Skills (Entry 1) (RQF)
Using a Telephone in a Workplace Setting
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate the correct procedure for answering a workplace telephone call
- Identify key information to record when taking a telephone message
- Follow a simple script for making an outgoing business call
- Recognise appropriate language and tone for professional telephone conversations
12
Personal Presentation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise importance of personal appearance
- Understand main features of face and skin
- Recognise face/skin care products and techniques
- Know processes of hair care
- Understand the responsibility of using products and equipment
13
Using a Computer Keyboard in a Workplace Setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to type using an alphanumeric keyboard
14
Using a Telephone in a Workplace Setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a telephone in a workplace setting
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6079/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2020