Business Administration (Foundation Learning)

Qualification type: BTEC Certificate Location:
North Manchester Sixth Form
Subject area:
Business and Professional
Level: 1
Course Code: CR6739-03 Leaflet Number: 16072
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Qualification type: 
BTEC Certificate
Level: 
1
Subject area: 
Business and Professional
Location: 
North Manchester Sixth Form

What are the aims of this course?

This course is designed to enable you to gain an understanding of how businesses operate and what makes them successful. This course leads to a work-related foundation qualification and provides the knowledge, skills and experience that you will need to enter employment or progress on to a level 2 course in business or retail or another college course.

What are the areas covered by this course?

You will study the following:
- Job opportunities in business
- Ideas for small businesses
- Creating business documents
- Communicating electronically
- Making and receiving calls
- Handling mail

What qualifications do I need to do this course?

No formal qualifications are required, however, you will need to have a positive attitude, self-motivation and commitment to the course. The course is designed for school leavers who are able to work at a level that is equivalent to GCSE grades D-F. Entry level courses are also available for those who want to progress to a level 1 qualification but do not yet meet these requirements.

How is the course assessed?

The course is assessed by role plays, presentations, work experience, written coursework and written examinations.

Which qualification will I be awarded if I successfully complete the course?

On successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Business Administration. You will also have the opportunity to complete Functional Skills that will help develop important skills - like communication, team working, presentation, and problem solving.

What will I be able to go on to do after I've completed this course?

It is possible to progress onto the BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business. Advice and opportunities for further study will be provided during the course.

What are the career opportunities?

The BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Business Administration can be used to gain entry into junior positions in businesses, office work or retail settings. Specialist careers advice is available from our Advice and Guidance Team throughout the year.

Attendance

Full time

Course length

1 Year(s)

How do I apply?

To register your interest in a course, you need to complete an application form. To obtain an application form call our freecall number on 0800 068 8585 or email slt@themanchestercollege.ac.uk.

You can also apply on line for the Business Administration (Foundation Learning) course.

Please note, the course information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change. It is therefore important that you check all course details, including location, timetable, fee, etc, at enrolment as the college operates a no refund policy.