Business, Retail and Administration (BTEC Introductory Diploma)

BTEC

In London

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    London

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Malwood Road, SW12 8EN

Start date

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About this course

Students should have a good recommendation from their school.

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Course programme

Business, Retail and Administration (BTEC Introductory Diploma)

Awarding Body: Edexcel

Additional Information: No formal qualifications required, however, students must have an interest in business, a commitment to study hard and a high level of attendance and punctuality. Students will be required to meet deadlines and to complete work effectively as part of a team.

COURSE OUTLINE
The BTEC Introductory Diploma in Business, Retail and Administration is a Level 1 course designed to encourage you to develop the personal skills and qualities you need for work, learning and to help you achieve your full potential. It is a practical "hands on" course taught in the context of real jobs and careers in Business, Retail and Administration sectors, giving you the chance to explore the opportunities offered in these sectors, and to acquire appropriate vocational skills. You would be expected to complete the course in one year.

The course is made up of eight units: three core units, two compulsory Personal Skills units and three optional units.

All Students take these three core units:
  • Starting Work in Business, Retail and Administration
  • Working in Business, Retail and Administration
  • Introducing Customer Service

Two Personal Skills units:
  • Personal Effectiveness
  • Financial Management


Three optional units:
  • Ensuring Personal Health and Safety at Work
  • Introduction to Retail
  • Work Experience

Assessment:

All of the units are assessed through practical assignments marked by your Tutors and then externally verified by Edexcel.

Progression:

A BTEC Introductory Diploma is equivalent to 4 GCSEs Grades D-G.Students gaining a BTEC Introductory in Business, Retail and Administration will have access to a range of career and further education opportunities. You
learn and use a variety of skills throughout the course, including collecting, analysing and interpreting data, communicating your findings in different ways, and identifying and developing the links between different parts of the subject. These skills are in great demand and are recognised and highly valued by employers and colleges.

The criteria for progression, in addition to achieving an overall course grade of Merit or Distinction, include:
  • a good record of attendance and punctuality on the course as well as on Core Curriculum
  • good behaviour, and meeting deadlines
  • recommendation from all your Tutors and the Team Leader.

With these you may apply to proceed to BTEC First (Level 2) at SFX or at another college.

Many students choose to use their qualification to go straight into employment, rather than go on to further education. Because BTEC Introductory in Business, Retail and Administration students develop the skills that employers are looking for, you can consider a wide range of employment opportunities in the business sector such as general administration and customer service.

Business, Retail and Administration (BTEC Introductory Diploma)

Price on request