Part-Time NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS (LEVEL 3)

Focusing on the administration, planning, and management of land-based businesses, this practical qualification is designed to help students enter a position of responsibility within industry. You will develop a range of career-orientated skills which can be applied across a variety of businesses regardless of their sector. By the end of the course you will have a rounded view of the different disciplines needed within a company and benefit from a number of different career opportunities.

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade C or above, with preferably 1 in Mathematics, English or Science
First Diploma at Merit or above.
National Award in a relevant subject.

Additional Experience
Life experiences will be taken into account when considering applications.

Location
Hadlow

Course Duration
Full-time: 2 years, 4 days per week. Part-time: 3 years, 2-3 days per week.

Course Content

Year 1

• Exploring business activity
  
• Investigating business resources
  
• Introduction to marketing
  
• Effective people, communication and information
  
• Introduction to accounting
  
• Introduction to market research
  
• Managing physical resources
  
• Investigating recruitment and selection
  
• Understanding health and safety in the workplace
  
• Key skills
  

Year 2

• Introduction to management accounts
  
• Investigative accounting systems
  
• Exploring creative production promotion
  
• Understanding aspects of employment law
  
• Human resource management in business
  
• Managing a business event
  
• Working in administration
  
• Managing business information
  
• Supporting projects
  
• Key skills

Assessment Method
Written assignments and practical assessments.

Progression Routes
Successful students can progress onto the FdA Rural Business Management programme. Alternatively, you may gain employment in industry as a Farm Secretary, Vet Practice Manager, Kennel Manager or Event Organiser.