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Title: Business
Pathway: Business & Administration
Available Study Options:
Apprenticeship, Full Time, Part Time
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Level 2 Technical Certificate in Business Administration
At Level 2 you will be introduced to Administration and topics such as understanding and providing administrative services, using business technology and planning, organising and supporting business events.
You will learn practical skills such as using the telephone and office equipment, team working, presentation and communication skills. You will have the opportunity to practise the skills you have gained on Work Experience.
Level 2 T Level Foundation Certificate in Management and Administration
Our T Level Foundation course is designed to prepare you to progress to either our T Level in Management and Administration; T Level in Finance or T Level in Sales, Procurement and Marketing.
You will undertake two exams, one in General Business and the other in Business Administration and a Research project where you will present your findings. In addition you will be given additional hours to improve your GCSE grades in English and Maths where needed.
Level 2 T Level Foundation Certificate in Sales, Marketing and Procurement
Our T Level Foundation course is designed to prepare you to progress to either our T Level in Management and Administration; T Level in Finance or T Level in Sales, Procurement and Marketing.
You will undertake two exams, one in General Business and the other in Business Marketing and a Research project where you will present your findings. In addition you will be given additional hours to improve your GCSE grades in English and Maths where needed.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business with Marketing. Duration: Two Years
At Level 3 you will study all aspects of Marketing in a Business environment, you will be assessed with an exam and ongoing coursework and practical based Marketing activities. You will also have the opportunity to undertake work experience and be part of our Academies.
Your business mentor who will help you develop your employability skills along with the opportunity to secure a summer internship at large organisations, such as ITV and the NHS.
You will attend and contribute to a series of employment workshops which will help to enhance your presentation, confidence and communication skills. Work experience employers include First Choice Homes, Trade Chess, Radial, Innovation Technology, Oldham Coliseum, GMPLN, Job Centre and Kapita.
Levels 2 and 3 are both assessed by coursework and external exams.
Level 2 progression opportunities are to the Level 3 in Business with Marketing, T-Levels in Business Management and Administration, T Levels in Finance, T Levels in Sales and Marketing or an apprenticeship in Business Administration, or employment.
Level 3 progression opportunities are to university (to study Business Management with pathways in HR, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Enterprise), an apprenticeship and employment, or starting your own business.
Job opportunities are in the varied Financial Services sector and administration.
Entry Level Courses:
Skills for Life & Work/Preparing for Adulthood
No formal qualifications are required
for this course.
These courses are specifically designed for learners with a Special Educational
Need (SEND).
Entry Level: Skills & Employability
No formal qualifications are required
for this course.
Full Time ESOL (English
for Speakers of Other Languages)
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
Full Time GCSE Re-sit Study
Course
GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in Maths and
English and / or Sciences.
Full Time Level 1 Course
No formal qualifications are required
for this course.
Full Time Level 2 Course
4 GCSEs at grade 3 or Vocational Level 1 in relevant subject area.
*GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths is required for the courses below:
Accounting
Electrical
Plumbing
Full time Level 3 Course
5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).
OR
Vocational Level 2 plus Grade 4-9 GCSE English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).
*A Vocational Level 2 is required for the following courses:
Accounting
All Construction Subjects
Hair & Beauty Subjects
Applied Science
T Levels
5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths will be accepted).
* Health T Levels require GCSE Grade 4 in Science.
You can apply for this programme via the Apply Now button, at the top.
If this course area is available as an apprenticeship, this will show under 'Study Option' on the right-hand side, just below the Apply Now button. You can view all of our apprenticeship vacanices and subjects by clicking the 'Apprenticeships' in the top menu.
If you are aged between 16 and 18 when you start your course and are taking a course leading to a qualification, the tuition and exam fees are free. However, there may be some additional costs for optional trips, recommended text books and professional start up kits. We have a bursary scheme to assist with these costs.
It is important that you come along and speak to one of our staff about your choice/s.
Once we receive your application, you will be invited in to speak to a tutor or a member of the Apprenticeship team to discuss your application.
This will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course/Apprenticeship and to see our facilities.
