Business Level 2 - First Diploma
- Graig Campus
This business course provides learners with opportunities to link education and the world of work in engaging, relevant and practical ways with a course which is globally recognised and benchmarked.
The focus is on the development of technical, practical and transferable work-related skills and business specific knowledge. The development of these skills is key for learners to progress to work, further education or to an apprenticeship.
Course details
- Full time
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The course has a core of underpinning, knowledge, skills and understanding with optional units reflecting the breadth of pathways within the sector. Learners have an opportunity to
- Gain a broad understanding and knowledge of a vocational sector
- Investigate areas of specific interest
- Develop essential skills and attributes prized by employers, further education colleges and higher educational institutions
Up-to-date content that is closely aligned with employers’ needs for a skilled future workforce.
- Communication in a Business Environment
- Business Culture and Responsibilities
- Innovation in a Business Environment
- Initial steps for a Business start up
- Marketing for a business start up
- Respond to Change in a Business Environment
- Deliver Customer Service in a Business Environment
- Work With Others in a Business Environment
- Business planning
Successful completion of the course will enable you to progress to an apprenticeship in business or employment. Students who gain an overall merit profile will also be considered for progression onto the level 3 Enterprise and Entrepreneurship course.
There are no exams, assessment is through graded assignment work.
We require four GCSE grades at D or above, with two C grades. One C must be English, maths or Welsh first language. Students progressing from a suitable level one qualification must have a Merit profile and pass an interview successfully.
All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25 prior to enrolment.
You will need to provide your own stationery and may also incur costs if the department arranges educational visits.