First Diploma in Business
Vocational qualification
In Nantwich
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Nantwich
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Duration
1 Year
This course introduces students to a wide range of business activities through practical case studies and visits. You will develop business skills and knowledge in marketing, finance, human resources and ICT, which will prepare you for further study or the workplace.
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About this course
A combination of C/D/E grades at GCSE Level (or equivalent or Part One Foundation GNVQ in Business
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Course programme
Introduction
This course introduces students to a wide range of business activities through practical case studies and visits.
You will develop business skills and knowledge in marketing, finance, human resources and ICT, which will prepare you for further study or the workplace.
About the course
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One year course covering six units
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Combination of portfolio/assignment based work plus externally
examined units
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Work placement and opportunity to visit local businesses
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Functional workshops are part of assignments within coursework
The course includes
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Investigating how businesses work
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How businesses develop
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Business finance
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Retailing
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Personal finance
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Customer service
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Work placement
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Opportunity to visit local businesses
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ICT (option)
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Young Enterprise
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Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT
Length of the course
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1 year
What qualifications will I gain?
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First Diploma in Business
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Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT
Course options after this programme
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National Certificate/National Diploma in Business
Career options
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Progression into employment areas related to business or to your
vocational area
First Diploma in Business