Please could you advise if there are any supporting workbooks that are available to help cover the underpinning knowledge for the Business Administration NVQ’s Levels 2 and 3? 

Many thanks

Thanks for your question Sue. 

I know that Pearson Publishing is preparing a series of publications, including such materials for learners to cover major apprenticeship areas, and that includes the Business Administration area. 

They’ll cover the whole of the framework, including the NVQ, technical certificate and the functional skills. 

They’re not ready yet, but as soon as they are, I’ll let everyone know through the forum. 

I’m not sure if there’s anything available specifically for the NVQ, for adult learners, perhaps other contributors to the forum may know?

Hi Sue,

Although we (Tribal) do not have specific learning materials for the Business Administration NVQ, we do have materials for the NVQs in ITQ, Management and Team Leading. We are also currently developing materials for the level 2 award, certificate and diploma in Business Skills.  Parts of these materials could be used as underpinning knowledge sessions for business administration. 

Hope this is helpful.

Lee Brooks, Consultant, Education and Training Solutions, Tribal

Many thanks for that information Lee. 

There may be other learning resources available, specifically for the Business Administration NVQs that other colleagues may be aware of? 

Does anyone have any recommendations?

Business and Administration resource materials  are now available from Pearson which are related to the new QCF qualifications - please go to the following link for further information:

http://www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/FEAndVocational/GlobalPages/WBLJanuary2010/WBLJanuary2010.aspx

Pearson also has resources specifically aimed at the delivery of Apprenticeships and are complimentary upon BTEC Apprenticeship registration.  Take a look by going to the following link:

http://pearsonwbl.edexcel.com/quals/btec-apprenticeships/Pages/Key_documents.aspx

Hi Claire

Thank you for your post.  Unfortunately, the message was blank but if you repost your question, I'll address it.

Elaine

We have used the Level 2 and Level 3 Books towards the latter end of the academic year and the students were very positive regarding these; they liked the layout and 'tips'.

Hope this helps!

Thank you for your post Di.  Feedback regarding the textbooks you have used have been favourable.  The Workskills books also provide additional resource material for your learners - you can view some of the new resources for Bus & Admin at the following link:

http://www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/FEAndVocational/BusinessandAdministration/BusinessandAdministration.aspx?whatsnew=true

What are other centres using?

How are centres using the new Business & Administration Level 2 and Level 3 Workbooks?

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