Business and ICT OCR National Certificate Level 1

Business & ICT OCR National Certificate Level 1

About the course:
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.

Course Content:
To complete the course, you need to study 12 units.

Four Core Units provide you with an introduction and greater understanding of business. All of these are fundamental to business success and cover:

• Working as a team
• Investigating business and the impact of ICT
• Practical business and ICT skills
• Investigating options for work in business and ICT
• Communication skills in business and ICT
• Problem solving and developing business ideas
• Working in retail
• Introduction to ICT systems
• Using the Internet
• Developing a new business idea
• What is a business
• Managing files and using the computer

Not only will you gain a greater understanding of how a business works but you will also develop some of the important skills that contribute towards business success

Learning Style:
Well-qualified, highly experienced and enthusiastic Business & ICT tutors will teach you. You will learn through a wide range of learning activities including class discussions, group presentations, case studies, visits (where appropriate), and individual research. This will be complemented by one-to-one tutorials to support coursework assessment.

Equipment Requirements:
There are no special equipment requirements for this course

Assessment:
You will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on workplace situations, activities and issues. You'll gain the knowledge, understanding and skills you need for entering employment in business, administration or ICT. The course also provides the basis for entry to First Diploma in ICT, First Diploma in Business.

The course is assessed by coursework - there are no exams. You will be set task deadlines throughout the year and will be expected to meet them.

Progression:
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the First Diploma in ICT, First Diploma in Business, or apply for an apprenticeship in either IT or Business Administration. Alternatively, you may be able to find junior-level work in a range of careers including: retail, office administration, marketing, or banking.

Additional Information:
Attendance - One year, Full Time If you are under 19 at the start of the course, and studying a full time course, there are no tuition / exam fees.If you are over 19, you are liable for tuition / exam fees.

Code : Time : Duration : Day : Tuition Fee : Admin Fee
B01023 001 02/09/2009 - 25/06/2010 Not specified NO FEES
B01023 002 07/09/2009 - 25/06/2010 Not specified NO FEES