Becky – Arlington Automotive – Business Admin Level 2

Journey and Progression to Date

Becky’s journey with Arlington Automotive has seen her develop massively with her professionalism, understanding of the company and her job role. She has gained confidence with communicating to suppliers and customers and rarely asks for support with tasks. She is proactive with taking on work and completes it to a high standard. Becky has a hard-working attitude and her work reflects this. Her skills and professionalism have developed hugely through her experiences while at work and her qualifications with Optimum. Optimum have helped Becky with her Maths, English and IT as well as the modules designed around the skills and knowledge required for her role within Arlington Automotive. After completing her Level 2 qualification, Becky has now begun her Level 3 and the team are looking forward to seeing how she progresses as a result of Optimums support and teachings.  Becky is an integral part of the Engineering Office and the Commercial Team at Arlington. She provides essential daily support with new business quotations, office admin and responding to customer and supplier communications. Becky’s manager Faith states that without Becky they would struggle with their workload and the accuracy and quality of the work would be impacted.

“I feel doing an apprenticeship was a lot more hands on and it helps you learn more skills and knowledge. It can help you grow as a person, you have more opportunities and you can grow with the business and base your learning around your place of work. It is rewarding knowing your work gets noticed and praised. After passing my level 2 I have moved onto my level 3 and after that I am hoping to keep studying and moving up the levels. ” – Becky

“Apprenticeships are a fantastic route for young people to get into work and gain qualifications. Its beneficial for companies as they can mould their apprentices and support them through their development with their work experience and qualifications. It is beneficial for apprentices as they are paid for their work and have their qualifications paid for them. Optimum have been very good in providing Becky with the knowledge and support she needed to complete her Level 2 qualification and now move on to her level 3. I look forward to seeing how Becky progresses with Optimums support. ” – Faith (Manager/ Mentor)

Next Steps:

“I am currently studying for my level 3 business admin, after that I am hoping to keep going up the levels and studying further. The next levels up are things such as NCFE Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Business Administration, NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Customer Service, NCFE Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Customer Service, NCFE Level 4 Diploma in Management. I am hoping to move onto one of these diplomas after my level 3.” – Becky

Optimum Skills are proud to work with Arlington Automotive. Becky’s success is a testament to all parties in building a strong learning environment enabling learners to develop. Becky’s successful completion of the Level 2 Business Administration apprenticeship marks Optimum Skills first learner from an apprenticeship levy employer to complete their qualification via our direct learning contract from the Skills Funding Agency. A demonstration to Optimum Skills ongoing support in this area is shown by our continued relationship with Arlington and supporting Becky with progression onto the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.