FullTime Administration and Business Studies (ABS Level 1)

Awarding Body

OCR & WJEC

Course Content

This course aims to provide training in a range of administration and business qualifications which meets the needs of employers in both the public and private sectors.

Course Features

Provides a foundation for a range of administrative roles

Provides opportunities for students to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for working in an administrative and business environment

The option of being taught and assessed through the medium of Welsh is available

Learners on the course are also enrolled on the Welsh Baccalaureate Foundation

Students achieve a range of nationally and internationally recognised qualifications
Career Prospects and Progression

Students have found employment in banks, the media, legal practices, accountancy firms, health and local authorities and many other private and public organisations.

Modules

Welsh Baccalaureate (Foundation), NVQ Business and Administration Level 1, Key Skills IT, Basic Skills (Numeracy and Literacy), Initial Text Processing, Basic IT Skills to include (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Method of Assessment

Students will be assessed via external examinations, assignments and/or a portfolio of work depending on the modules they have chosen to study.

Course Length

Two years

Time of Delivery

Daytime

Campus

Pibwrlwyd Campus

Bilingual Provision

The majority of this course can be studied bilingually

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements. Entry is dependent on a selection interview and candidates are expected to show an interest in working in an appropriate environment.

Full-time or Part-time

FullTime