BTEC First Diploma in Business

BTEC First Diploma in Business

Course Code: OL0043MQ/1A
Category: Business, Administration & Retail
Centre: Beaufort Road
Start Date: 07/09/2010
Times: Full-time
Duration: 1 year
Fee: £250
This course is free for school leavers (Aged 16-18)

Course Content: This work related qualification is designed to offer you a choice of routes into further education and employment; it will give you a broad-based introduction to a business career.

You will develop a range of skills throughout your time on the course including;

· Report Writing Skills

· Presentation Skills

· Research Skills

· Teamwork

· Time Management

All which are vital within any business career and will improve your chances of gaining employment in the area. You will become familiar with the main functions carried out within the business environment; these are Marketing, Customer Service, e-business, Finance, Personnel, Administration, and Management. You will learn how each of these functions is affected by and how they react to changes in the external environment.

Special Features: Special Features

· Visits to local organisations

· Educational trips

Course Format: You will learn through a range of methods including projects, practical work, case studies, assignments, group work and visits to organisations locally.

Progression: This qualification helps you to go on to higher level qualifications, such as the BTEC National Diploma or you can go straight into employment. It prepares you for a range of jobs in the public, private and voluntary sectors such as:

· Office Administration

· Financial Services

· Sales and Retailing

· Distribution and Manufacturing.