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About the course
This course covers all areas of business, with students completing holistic project work to gain skills required for employment.
This is a 1 year progression course, 100% assignment based for students 17+, it is an excellent top up opportunity for students moving on from Level 2 or a level 3 in another area, offering up to 84 UCAS points, allowing access to HNC’s, Foundation Degrees and Higher Apprenticeships.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs grades 4 and above – to include maths and English
How much does it cost?
Free to those aged 16-18. If you are aged 19+ you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.
There is a range of financial support that you may be entitled to, including: Learner Support funds, grants and bursaries and employer support.
£100 per year to cover cost of educational visits, guest seakers and workshops, plus your own equipment and textbook.
Awarding Body
NCFE
Where will this course take me?
Many students apply for university degree courses choosing to study Business & Marketing, Business & Finance or International Business. Students can also progress to an apprenticeship. Alternatively students enter employment in such areas as business management, marketing, finance and business law.
Possible job roles this course could lead to:
- Business administrator
- Finance assistant
- HR assistant
- Marketing assistant
- Retail assistant
Core modules
- Unit 01 Business culture and responsibilities
- Unit 02 Deliver customer service in a business environment Unit 03 Produce documents in a business environment
- Unit 04 Solve problems in a business environment
- Unit 05 Work with others in a business environment
- Unit 06 Communicate in a business environment
Units Subject to change
Optional modules
- Unit 11 Starting a small business
- Unit 12 Social enterprise
- Unit 13 Finance for a new business
- Unit 14 Business planning and pitching
- Units Subject to change
How will I be assessed?
- Assignments
- Group projects
- Presentations
- Role plays
- Professional discussions
Will I have to provide anything?
Recommended course text as per your interview, enrolment information to follow.
£100 to cover consumables
I'm interested. What should I do now?
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