Full-time Level 2 Diploma in Business

Duration1 year, Full-time Awarding Body

OCR

Entry Requirements

No formal qualifications necessary. Students should have a satisfactory Secondary School profile and may in some cases be required to sit an aptitude test.

In circumstances where there are more applications for the course than there are places available, the College reserves the right to ask for higher grades.

Course Content

Units:

• Business Administration Units.

• Text Production.

• Practical ICT Skills.

If you are accepted on this course without a Grade C or above in Maths and/or English you will be required to complete the relevant Essential Skills qualification. This will be a compulsory part of your timetable.

Course Aims

To provide the student with the knowledge and practical training in preparation for employment in an office environment.

Special Features

Units from City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate for IT Users.

• Level 2 Certificate in Text Processing.

• Two Week block of work experience.

• Visits to a range of business organisations.

Assessment Methods

Portfolio and external assessment.

Achievements/Qualifications

• Business Administration Level 2.

• A range of text processing qualifications.

Progression Routes

• OCR Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Administration.

• Students can also progress to administrative posts in both private and public sector e.g. NI Civil Service, Hospital Trusts, Educational Institutions, and Solicitors Offices.