Course code: 2568
Course type: Full time
Duration: 1 year
Level: 1
Site: Station Plaza
Start date: September 2012

Are you interested in gaining a basic insight into working in business? Maybe you want to get qualified to work in an administrative role. Or perhaps you have your eye on progressing to A level 2 course to increase your opportunities in a competitive jobs market. This practical introductory course is ideal if you’re interested in learning more about business and gaining some crucial skills. It will also help you decide whether you are ready for work or want to continue your studies. You will study a variety of topics such as administration skills, finance, marketing, customer-handling and enterprise, along with effective communications and IT. Work experience is an integral part of the course, and you’ll get the opportunity to study additional business-related topics and improve your written skills.

What do I need?

A mixture of GSCEs grades E to G.
Satisfactory completion of your existing studies.

How will I be assessed?

This is a coursework based qualification and you will be assessed through assignments.

What will I learn?

Administration skills, finance, marketing, customer-handling and enterprise, along with effective communications and IT.

What are my career opportunities?

Some of our students go into employment as business admin apprentices or find other clerical work.

Further Study?

Progression on to the level 2 Diploma course.

Are there any extra costs?

A fee of £25 is required at enrolment to meet the cost of course visits.