Business and ICT Level 1

Business and ICT (Level 1)

BUSINESS and ICT

Level 1 National (OCR)

Campus: Cheadle

(13.11.08)

Course outline

In this qualification you will gain an introduction to the skills, knowledge and understanding within the business and ICT sector. You will also develop your personal skills in communication, career planning skills and team-working.

To achieve OCR Level 1 National First Award you will study 4 mandatory units .

To achieve OCR Level 1 National Award you will study 5 mandatory and 3 optional units .

The OCR Level 1 National Certificate has 12 units. These cover:

carrying out activities while working in a team

learning about different types of business

learning why communication is important in business and practising using different forms of communication

learning how businesses use e-commerce

designing your own website

finding out how ICT is used in all different areas of life and work

This type of course is very suitable for students who want to learn about Business and ICT and for those students who enjoy coursework assessment as opposed to exam based assessment.

Special entry requirements

No formal qualifications but you must have Entry Level in written English

An interest in leaning about how businesses work

The ability to work with others.

How you will learn

Well-qualified, highly experienced and enthusiastic Business Studies tutors will teach you. You will learn through a wide range of learning activities including class discussions, group presentations, case studies, business visits, work experience and individual research. This will be complemented by one-to-one tutorials to support coursework assessment.

How you will be assessed

All assessment is coursework based. Students produce a portfolio of work that is internally and externally assessed.

Much of this coursework is based on using information collected through the research of business organisations and through practical experience. Students are also expected to undertake work experience .

Anyone at any age can take OCR Level 1 National Business and ICT. Most students on the course are aged between 16-19 years old.

Other complementary subjects

Students are expected to study key skills in Numeracy and Literacy.

What you can do after this course

After studying for this qualification you may progress to study BTEC First in Business or ICT or any other Level 2 vocational qualification. You can also move on to a Modern Apprenticeship or employment.

Other useful information

For further information please contact Anna Handford (Head of Subject Vocational Business).