Course Guide 2018-19 Full-time Courses and Apprenticeships
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FULL-TIME COURSES<br />
Work skills<br />
Level: 2<br />
Centre: Huddersfield Centre / Dewsbury (DLQ)<br />
Duration: 1 year<br />
Business BTEC 90-credit<br />
Diploma/subsidiary diploma<br />
Level: 3<br />
Centre: Huddersfield Centre / Dewsbury (DLQ)<br />
Duration: 1 year<br />
Entry requirements<br />
A minimum of 4 GCSEs with the following<br />
grades: English 3 <strong>and</strong> maths at 2 or above <strong>and</strong><br />
two other GCSEs grade 3 or above.<br />
Overview<br />
This course is designed to help you improve your<br />
underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> application of work-based<br />
skills, with a focus on business <strong>and</strong> retail.<br />
It is a flexible course that will give you the<br />
knowledge, skills <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing that are<br />
relevant, current <strong>and</strong> useful for both you <strong>and</strong><br />
potential employers.<br />
You will:<br />
• Learn how to search <strong>and</strong> apply for jobs <strong>and</strong><br />
prepare for interviews.<br />
• Build communication, leadership <strong>and</strong><br />
teamwork skills so that you can form<br />
relationships with customers <strong>and</strong> colleagues<br />
in a work role.<br />
• Learn how to manage your own money <strong>and</strong><br />
be responsible for other people’s money.<br />
• Develop problem-solving <strong>and</strong> resolution<br />
skills.<br />
• Increase your confidence, positive behaviour<br />
<strong>and</strong> attitude.<br />
How will I be assessed?<br />
• Discussions<br />
• Observations<br />
• Group activities <strong>and</strong> presentations<br />
• Written assessments<br />
What’s next?<br />
Dependent upon overall grade, options include:<br />
Entry requirements<br />
A minimum of 5 GCSEs with the following<br />
grades: English 4 <strong>and</strong> maths at 3 or above, <strong>and</strong><br />
3 other GCSEs grade 4 or above.<br />
Overview<br />
Take your first steps to becoming a business<br />
professional in the world of marketing, banking,<br />
accountancy, law, retail or customer service. The<br />
subsidiary diploma is equivalent to 1 A-level <strong>and</strong><br />
the 90 credit diploma is 1.5 A-levels.<br />
Units of study could include:<br />
• Business environment<br />
• Business resources<br />
• Marketing<br />
• Communications<br />
• Teamwork<br />
• Recruitment <strong>and</strong> selection<br />
• Human resource management<br />
• Finance<br />
• Criminal law<br />
• Ethics<br />
• Website design<br />
How will I be assessed?<br />
• Discussions<br />
• Observations<br />
• Group presentations<br />
• Practical<br />
• Written assessments<br />
• Group activities<br />
What’s next?<br />
Dependent upon overall grade, options include:<br />
Level 3 in retail, business or Enterprise.<br />
Apprenticeship in retail; Higher Education e.g.<br />
HNC or employment.<br />
Level 2 or Level 3 courses in Business/Retail<br />
or Enterprise or an Apprenticeship in Retail or<br />
Customer Service.
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