Business Retail and Administration Introductory Diploma

Business Retail and Administration Introductory Diploma
Course Overview
If you see yourself thriving in an office environment, want to lead others or even run your own business, then we may have the course for you.
Start Date
Duration
Venue

06 September 2010
1 year
Ormskirk Campus

Who The Course is for
Successful students tend to:
- have strong interpersonal and communication skills
- have an interest in business and commerce
- have a good command of the English language and grammar
- have outstanding organisation skills
- have good information and communication technology (ICT) skills
- be able to work to tight deadlines
- be able to prioritise their workload
- have an interest in business and commerce
Course Content
The Business, Retail and Administration Introductory Diploma is a practical work related course introducing learners to particular areas of employment and providing a good basis to go on to a more advanced work-related qualification.
- Starting Work in Business, Retail and Administration
- Working in Business, Retail and Administration
- Introducing Customer Service
Plus 2 personal skills units and 3 vocational option units.
Entry RequirementsLearning & Assessment Methods
You will be continuously assessed throughout the course by competing projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations. An overall grade for the qualification is awarded to all learners who successfully complete all units and grades awarded are Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Qualifications Gained
Edexcel BTEC Business, Retail and Administration Introductory Diploma
Progression Opportunities
If you achieve an overall merit you will be able to progress onto the BTEC Business First Diploma.
Career Opportunities
With further training or study, learners may progress into business related careers such as accounting, administration, customer service, finance, IT, personnel or sales. A BTEC Introductory Diploma gives a good preparation for both employment and more advanced courses such as BTEC First Diploma in Business.
Course Costs
If you are 16-18 years old you do not have to pay course tuition fees*.

If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course.
*exam and registration fees will be paid by the college subject to satisfactory attendance and course completion.