The skills that you will develop on this course will help you discover the practices involved in business.
The skills that you will develop on this course will help you discover the practices involved in business. Transferable and sector skills are a key part of the course which will support students in their progression. The course underpins the importance of communication, working with others, managing information and self-management and development.
All 16–18-year-olds are required to complete a minimum of 1 week’s work placement (35 hours)* at a time agreed by your department head. *Exact number of hours required will depend on the level course you are enrolled on.
UNITS/TOPICS COVERED:
Mandatory Units:
Other Units:
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
4 GCSEs grade 9-2 (A*-E) including Maths and English.
The qualification is graded from a Pass to a Distinction. There is a minimum number of points that students must achieve to gain this qualification. All mandatory units must be passed. Completing and achieving the required points for this course means that you can be considered to move on to the Business Level 2 BTEC Diploma at East Surrey College, or employment in a variety of full-time roles such as Business Support Assistant, Junior Administrator and Client Services Clerk.
This course is assessed through course work.
Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP and are studying a full-time course, do not have to pay a course fee.
Students aged 19+ (without an EHCP) may have to pay tuition fees. Please contact Client Services for more information.
For more information about financial support, please click here.
Please note:
There may be additional costs for equipment and educational visits.
This information will be given at your interview and will be payable at enrolment.
