Business: National Certificate Level 3

Qualification Name:National Certificate In Business - Level 3
Course Name:Business: National Certificate Level 3
Course Code:BYNC
Centre:Wembley Park
Applies to:Adults and International Students
Availability:Full Time (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9.00 - 16.00)

Who is this course for?
This course is for young people who intend to pursue a career in business or progress into higher education. This course will enable you to develop a range of specialist skills.

What are the entry requirements?
At least four GCSEs grade C, including English and Maths, or above or an Intermediate Level GNVQ with merit or equivalent. You will be assessed on your English and Maths skills at interview. Induction is taken very seriously at this college. Learners will follow a five week induction programme where their suitability for the level and type of programme they are hoping to be on will be assessed. Successful completion of the induction period will confirm their place on a programme.
After applying you will have an interview to determine which course is suitable for your needs and abilities.

• Minimum Literacy Level: Entry 2

You can read and understand short pieces of writing such as letters, messages, simple stories, timetables and adverts. You can write short pieces of writing - for example an email to a friend, a simple letter, a story or a message.
• Minimum Numeracy Level: Entry 2

You can work with numbers, symbols, and simple diagrams. You can add and subtract simple numbers and use simple fractions. You can use money, tell the time, measure things and know about squares, triangles and rectangles.

What qualification will I receive?
On successful completion of the course, students will achieve a OCR National Certificate in Business award which is equivalent of 1 GCE passes at grades A to E.

Where can it lead?
Successful completion of the OCR National Certificate in Business may improve prospects with several routes of progression such as direct entry into employment within business, further learning opportunities within employment or progression to level 4 of general qualifications within the national framework.

What will I study?
Subjects you will study include, Investigating Business, Business Communication, Customer Service and Finance of business.

How will I be taught?
Study on this course is in the form of theory and practical sessions. Teaching strategies will include lectures, class exercises, work experience, working in groups, research, visits, video, presenting to a group and discussions. You will be required to spend an addition of at least 20 hours on private study.

How will I be assessed?
The course will be assessed through a number of assignments, with two of these assignments set by the examination board and the others set and marked by your lecturers and externally moderated by the examination board. You will be required to sit externally assessed written tests for Key Skills units.

What support is available while I am on the course?
You will have access to a personal tutor to help you throughout the course and the College offers a comprehensive range of student services, including learning, language support and guidance.

What will it cost?
Full Time Overseas FeesUp to £0*
UK Home FeesUp to £0*
Age under 19 on 31st August of the year you start your course? Study forFREE.

On income-based benefit? You could study for only £30.

Cost & Availability - Please be aware that certain courses are not subject to concessions.