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Title: Business
Pathway: Business & Administration
Available Study Options:
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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, and ultimately to higher education (HE) or employment.
You will undertake three key assessments: an employability-based assessment, an exam in general business, and an employer-based research project where you will present your findings. In addition, you will be given extra 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, and ultimately to higher education (HE) or employment.
You will undertake three key assessments: an employability-based assessment, an exam in business marketing, and an employer-based research project where you will present your findings. In addition, you will be given extra hours to improve your GCSE grades in English and maths where needed.
Level 2 T Level Foundation Certificate in Business and Finance
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, and ultimately to higher education (HE) or employment.
You will undertake three key assessments: an employability-based assessment, an exam in business finance, and an employer-based research project where you will present your findings. In addition, you will be given extra 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, ongoing coursework, and practical marketing activities. You will also have the opportunity to undertake work experience and be part of our academies.
You will be supported by a 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, Jobcentre, and Capita.
Level 2 progression opportunities are to the Level 3 BTEC Business with Marketing, T Level in Business Management and Administration, T Level in Finance, T Level in Sales and Marketing, an apprenticeship in Business Administration, or employment.
Level 3 progression opportunities are to higher education (HE) (to study business management with pathways in HR, marketing, accounting, finance, enterprise), an apprenticeship, employment, or starting your own business.
Job opportunities are available in the 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).
Pre Level 1
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 Science
GCSE Grade 3 (C) in Maths or English. Below GCSE Grade 3 (C) in BIO,CHM,PHY subjects or not sat GCSE Sciences in the past.
Full Time GCSE Re-Sit Maths and English
GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in Maths and English.
Full Time Level 1 Course
2 GCSE's at grade 2 unless you want to study the courses listed below:
Electrical & Plumbing: Min GCSE grade 3 in maths or Functional Skills 1 in maths
Motor Vehicle: Min GCSE grade 2 in maths
Full Time Level 2 Course
4 GCSE grade 3 including English or maths or a level 1 in Functional Skills English or Maths unless you want to study the courses below:
Motor Vehicle : GCSE grade 3 in maths or Functional Skills Level 1 in maths & Level 1 in Motor Vehicle.
Min GCSE grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English Required for:
Accounting, Plumbing & Electrical
Full time Level 3 Course
4 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English AND Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English AND Maths will be accepted).
NOTE: If you want to study Applied Science you must have 4 and above in GCSE Biology, Chemistry & Physics.
Vocational Level 2 in the subject area you wish to study 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 Level Foundation (Level 2)
4 GCSE Grade 3 including English and Math's (or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Math's)
T Levels
5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths will be accepted).
*Health & Healthcare Science T Level requires GCSE Grade 4 in BIO, CHEM, PHY OR if double all 4's required.
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.
