LEVEL 2 BUSINESS - BTEC First Diploma course details:
Start Date:
13th September 2010
Venue: The Institute
Course Code:
 95 Course Days : see below
Course Level:
 Level 2
Duration : 30 weeks
Course Fees:
( GBP = £  )
Start Time : 09:30
End Time : 16:00
Course Description:
This course will provide you with the essential first steps to a career in business and administration or moving on to a further business qualification. The course leads to a full Level 2 First Diploma in Business qualification. You will look in detail at meeting customer expectations, dealing with external business pressures such as economic and political factors, and financial controls and cashflow. There is also a focus on business communication, including giving presentations and preparing business documents. You will be offered support with your ICT, English and Maths, if you do not feel confident in these areas. Mon & Wed 09:30 - 12:30,13:00 - 16:00, 12:30 to 13:00 Lunch break. This course is government funded, subject to eligibility. Please note there is a £30 enrolment fee and £98 registration fee. Fees for Level 2 Business depend on your status. This will be decided at your interview.
Pre Entry Requirements :
ESOL students need to be at Level 1
What topics will we cover?
See description above. Exploring Business Purposes Developing Customer Service Investigating Financial Control
By the end of this course what will I be able to do?
This course can provide you with the essential first steps into a career in business, retail or administration, or further courses at Level 3.
Is the course accredited? Does it lead to a qualification?
Yes, EDEXCEL
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The teaching will take the form of classroom contact with assignments set at regular intervals.Regular feedback is given on an individual basis through tutorials.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
If you are accepted onto this course, you will need to buy a course text book and other essential items (e.g paper, file, pens etc)
Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?
Yes. It includes a numeracy and literacy test
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
BTEC National Certificate in Business Level 3
Who can I contact for further information?
dave.birch@hgsi.ac.uk or lilian.coumbe@hgsi.ac.uk
Department:
Business, Computing & ICT
Tutor Name : tbc
Enrolment Status :
 active
What feedback will I get?
You will receive regular feedback during the course from your tutor and you will discuss and agree an individual learning plan which sets out your goals and what you hope to achieve from the course
How will I be able to give my views and feedback on the course?
You will have the opportunity to give formal feedback on the course and teaching methods. We take this feedback very seriously and use it for planning and teacher development
How do I find out if I can get support for my learning?
The Institute welcomes applications from students who have a disability or learning difficulty.
Please contact our Student Support Officer who will be able to give you advice: frank.keane@hgsi.ac.uk.
Please note that both our main building at 11 High Road and The Arts Centre have lifts and wheelchair access but this does not apply to all buildings that we use
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