Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Business
Business & Law
Course Overview
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Businesses need employees to have a range of skills. With sessions in planning, promotion and the principles of marketing, which are essential if you want a business to be successful. You will also gain useful project management skills, which will help you organise your time, money and products/services effectively in a rapidly changing market.
Businesses need employees to have a range of skills. With sessions in planning, promotion and the principles of marketing, which are essential if you want a business to be successful. You will also gain useful project management skills, which will help you organise your time, money and products/services effectively in a rapidly changing market.
Course Requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including maths and English.
What you will Learn
On this Level 2 course, you will learn about enterprise in the business world, finance, and how to plan and run a small business.
Assessment
The majority of the units are assessed and graded by course work assignments. Two units are externally assessed with one e-test and one written paper. An overall grade for the qualification is awarded to all learners who successfully complete all units. Grades awarded are Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*. The coursework is assessed through a range of methods including assignments, projects, presentations, role-plays and tests. Throughout the year you will build up a portfolio of work to show that you have passed each unit.
Progression
With further training or study, learners may progress into Business related careers such as accounting, administration, customer service, marketing, HR, IT personnel or sales.
The Level 2 First Certificate in Business, along side a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths, prepares you both for employment and more advanced Level 3 courses such as a BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Business, Accounting or Law.
The Level 2 First Certificate in Business, along side a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths, prepares you both for employment and more advanced Level 3 courses such as a BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Business, Accounting or Law.
Career Options
With further training or study, learners may progress into Business related careers such as accounting, administration, customer service, marketing, HR, IT personnel or sales.
Mandatory Units
The course is unit based and includes the following units:
Enterprise in the Business World
Finance for Business
Principles of Marketing
Plus students will continue to study maths and/or English
Enterprise in the Business World
Finance for Business
Principles of Marketing
Plus students will continue to study maths and/or English
Contact Details
For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk
Disclaimer
Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.