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Title: Business
Pathway: Business & Administration
Available Study Options:
Apprenticeship, Full Time
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Level 2 Technical Certificate in Business Enterprise, Business Marketing or Business Administration
At Level 2 you will be introduced to Enterprise in Business, Marketing and Administration and topics such as planning and pitching for a business idea, promoting and financing an enterprise idea, understanding administrative services, and brand promotion and advertising.
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 3 Extended Diploma in Business with Enterprise. Duration two years
On this two year course, topics include:
You may also have access to a mentor who has their own successful business. This will provide you with access to a workplace and equip you with employability skills. You will participate in employment-led workshops which will enhance your presentation and communication skills. You will be an active member of the the Young Enterprise Scheme, and eligible to apply to be a member of YENO (Youth Enterprise Network Oldham).
You will also be invited to apply for our Career Ready Academy
During the course you will have the opportunity to apply and bid for funding to support your own business idea.
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, Business with Enterprise, T-Levels in Business Management and Administration, T Levels in Finance 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.