Entry requirementsEntry requirements Students must be at an educational standard which will enable them to succeed on the course, and this will be determined through an interview with prospective applicants along with internally set tests.
Academic titleBTEC Introductory Diploma in Business
Course descriptionGeneral information
An Introductory Diploma is a work related qualification designed to offer you a choice of routes into employment or progression on to a higher level programme.
Course content
You will study a combination of vocational and personal skills based business units.
Vocational core units:
* Starting Work in Business, Retail and Administration
* Working in Business, Retail and Administration
* Introducing Customer Service.
The two personal skills units are:
* Personal Effectiveness
* Financial Management
There are three option units:
* Communicating Effectively at Work
* Introduction to Retail
* Ensuring Personal Health & Safety at Work.
Teaching and assessment
The course is assessed by a mixture of written tests and coursework. Learners will acquire skills through a combination of practical tasks, theory, simulated activities and role-play.
Progression
On successful completion of the course students may progress to the BTEC First Diploma in Business, the BTEC First Diploma in Retail, a level 2 Business Administration programme or employment.