Business (Administration and Technology)
Fortify your business career with job-ready skills, real-world tech training and a qualification employers value.
This qualification provides you with essential skills to confidently step into a variety of administrative roles. Whether you’re transitioning from school, returning to the workforce or looking to upskill, our flexible programme opens the door to professional work environments and further study opportunities.
How will I learn?
With this campus-based course your learning experience will include:
- A structured learning environment with set timetables
- Immediate support from qualified trainers
- A hands-on, collaborative cohort
- A Whānau-orientated culture at Ignite with staff available to assist both academically and personally.
What are the benefits?
This programme is:
- Flexible, practical training that opens doors to a wide range of administrative career opportunities
- Suitable for a variety of learners at different life stages including school leavers, career changers and workers who wish to upskill
- An opportunity to staircase along other Ignite programmes, such as our English and Computer course
- Providing you with nationally recognised credentials, hands-on experience with modern business tools and the essential soft skills employers are looking for.
Who can enrol?
Enrolment is open to domestic students only. Please check your eligibility:
- NZ Citizen/ Resident
- NZ Permanent Resident/ Resident Visa Holder
- Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Student must be 16 years or older when enrolling into this programme.
You will cover:
- Office Administration
- Business communication
- Record-keeping and file management
- Customer service essentials
- Digital Technology for Business
- Microsoft Office applications
- Business-focused digital literacy
- Using cloud-based tools for remote collaboration
- Workplace Readiness
- Time management
- Professional behaviour in business settings
- Building confidence for interviews and employment
How is the course delivered each week?
You’ll attend scheduled classes on campus, participate in group activities, complete practical tasks and work with modern business tools in a real-world context.
Is the course online or on campus?
This is a campus-based course, providing a structured, hands-on learning environment with direct access to trainers and peer collaboration.
What kind of support will I receive?
Tutors, academic and pastoral support and a whānau-orientated culture that supports your success both inside and outside the classroom.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for school leavers, career changers, return-to-work parents or anyone wanting to upskill for administrative roles in professional office settings.
Will this help me go on to further study?
Yes, the course is a great foundation for higher-level business qualifications or a stepping stone from Ignite’s English and Computer course.
What kind of jobs can this course lead to?
Graduates often move into entry-level roles such as:
- Office Administrator
- Receptionist
- Customer Service Representative
- Data Entry Operator
- Executive Assistant (entry level)
