Level 4 Diploma in Business and Administration - NCFE

To achieve this qualification, you will be employed in a role with administrative management responsibilities.



You will demonstrate management responsibilities through a range of activities such as resource management, negotiating, agreeing budgets and promoting innovation and change, resolving administrative problems – with the authority to present a solution without needing to consult others, being able to analyse, evaluate and reflect all aspects of your work and providing examples of significant changes and improvements you have made within your work.

The Diploma is designed for administrative staff working within all sectors of industry and commerce who are working in a management or strategic role. The qualification is designed around four core mandatory units (18 credits) and a selection of optional units (to a total of 39 credits).



Mandatory Units



• 1. Communicate in a business environment

• 2. Manage personal and professional development

• 3. Manage the work of an administrative function

• 4. Resolve administrative problems



Optional Units (selection example)



• Manage information systems

• Manage events

• Contribute to the design and development of an information system

• Collaborate with other departments

Achieve a nationally recognised level 4 qualification and progression to a higher qualification is encouraged.

There are no formal entry requirements but you must be in a suitable administrative role.

We want you to achieve to the very best of your ability at Cambridge Regional College. To make this happen we offer both learning and personal support by specialist staff tailored to meet your specific needs. You will be assessed by a vocationally competent assessor who will support and help you gather a portfolio of evidence, using a range of methods.

You will provide evidence of your work practice, including completing assignments, case studies, written accounts and providing work products. Evidence is uploaded to an e-portfolio called Smart Assessor which is available 24/7 on computers, tablets and mobile devices.