Business - BTEC Introductory Diploma

BTEC

In Preston

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Preston

This course will provide you with an insight into the world of business, administration and retail. It is a practical course which will provide you with work related skills in customer service, administration and business. In addition to gaining the Introductory Diploma you may also have the opportunity to achieve a Certificate in Customer Service. During the course research will be completed.

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Location

Start date

Preston (Lancashire)
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St Vincent'S Road, PR2 8UR

Start date

On request

About this course

You will need to be aged 16 to 18 and have 23 GCSE points. (Please see the `How to Apply` section on this leaflet, a copy of our school leaver prospectus, or visit the school leaver section of this website for more details).

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Business - BTEC Introductory Diploma

Course ID:
PC68143

Academy:
Business & Management

Introduction:
BTEC Introductory Diplomas are practical `hands-on` programmes which give you the chance to explore particular subjects, and to acquire appropriate vocational skills. On this Foundation (Level 1) course you will develop the skills required for work in the business world, through a variety of theory lessons and workshops. Trips will be organised to places such as the Trafford Centre, Alton Towers and Homebase to help you in your coursework and in developing your knowledge of business.

Study Mode & Location:
This is a one year full time course which will last for 4 days per week. It will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
This course will provide you with an insight into the world of business, administration and retail. It is a practical course which will provide you with work related skills in customer service, administration and business. In addition to gaining the Introductory Diploma you may also have the opportunity to achieve a Certificate in Customer Service. During the course research will be completed on various businesses to gain an insight into how a business works. You will receive homework weekly which may involve researching for an assignment or completion of assignment tasks. Learning support and financial help is available if you need it.

Assessment:
This course focuses on completing assignments that are based on work-related scenarios. It is very practical and enables a wide range of business skills to be developed. Assessment will be continuous throughout the year through assignment work.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Successful completion of this course allows progression to the BTEC First Diploma in Business(dependant upon grades achieved).

Additional Materials:
You will need the following materials:

  • pens.
  • paper.
  • computer discs.
  • a file to hold your portfolio of evidence.


How To Apply
To apply for a course at Preston College you will need to complete and return a College application form. Application Forms are available in our school leaver prospectuses or we can send one out to you.

Work Out Your Point Score
You will need to let us know on your application form your predicted exam grades and your point score. To work out your point score, you must use the grades that you get for GCSE Maths and English Language, and then your next best 5 grades. At Preston College, the level of course you start on will depend upon your point score. Your grades are worth the following points:

GCSE Grades
  • A* = 8 points
  • A = 7 points
  • B = 6 points
  • C = 5 points
  • D = 4 points
  • E = 3 points
  • F = 2 points
  • G = 1 point


(GCSE short courses are worth half the score of a full GCSE. Applied GCSEs are equivalent to two single GCSEs, eg an Applied GCSE at Grade C is worth 10 GCSE points).

GNVQ Foundation Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)
  • Distinction = 8 points
  • Merit = 6 points
  • Pass = 4 points


GNVQ Intermediate Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)
  • Distinction = 14 points
  • Merit = 12 points
  • Pass = 10 points


Full GNVQ Intermediate (Equivalent to four GCSEs)
  • Distinction = 28 points
  • Merit = 24 points
  • Pass = 20 points


NVQs
NVQ Level 1 = 8 points. (NVQ Level 1 courses are equivalent to two GCSEs at Grade D and guarantee progression to NVQ Level 2 courses in the same subject area).

Certificates of Achievement
Up to 22 points will be awarded to students with Certificates of Achievement, for example AQA units, Compact 2000 and NPRA units. The Schools` Recruitment Team will inform you if you qualify.

Business - BTEC Introductory Diploma

Price on request