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Administration SVQs are based on standards developed by the Council for Administration (CfA), based in England. They represent a wide variety of people working in a broad range of occupations within the business and administration areas.

The Business Administration SVQs are aimed at candidates working in an office environment. There are two levels available.
Admin Level 3 is aimed at secretaries, administration assistants, administrators, admin co-ordinators and PAs.

Mandatory units

Candidates must complete all of these units:

  • Carry Out Your Responsibilities at Work
  • Work Within your Business Environment


Optional units
Candidates must also complete 4 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units. Candidates must select a minimum of 3 units from Group B.

Group A

  • Ensure Your Own Actions Reduce Risks to Health Safety
  • Manage Diary Systems
  • Organise Business Travel and Accommodation
  • Use IT Systems 2
  • Use IT to Exchange Information 2
  • Database Software 2
  • Presentation Software 2
  • Specialist or Bespoke Software 2


Group B (Candidates must select 3 units from Group B)

  • Supervise an Office Facility
  • Procure Products and Services
  • Manage and Evaluate Customer Relations
  • Managing the Payroll Function
  • Complete Year End Procedures
  • Monitor Information Systems
  • Run Projects
  • Research, Anaylse and Report Information
  • Plan, Organise and Support Meetings
  • Make a Presentation
  • Organise and Co-ordinate Events
  • Word Processing Software 3
  • Spreadsheet Software 3
  • Website Software 2
  • Artwork and Imaging Software 2
  • Design and Produce Documents
  • Plan and Implement Innovation and Change
  • Develop Productive Working Relationships with Colleagues and Stakeholders
  • Provide Leadership for Your Team
  • Prepare Text from Notes
  • Prepare Text from Shorthand
  • Prepare Text from Recorded Audio Instruction

Click here for further information on Business Administration Admin Level 3 .

Find out what Admin SVQ Level you are working at using the CFA guide.

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