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Business
Business
Level 3
Forest of Dean
Gloucester
Course Overview
Full Time
Certificate
Certificate
Take your business knowledge to the next level. This course is ideal if you want to learn practically and specialise in a specific area of business. You’ll get a thorough introduction to the key disciplines of Marketing, Finance, Events Management and Human Resource Management, with a focus on real-world application. You’ll complete the course with the skills and experience needed to succeed, whether you’re aiming for higher education or a career in the business world.
What you’ll learn
This course gives you a comprehensive knowledge of the core areas of business, allowing you to specialise in areas such as administration, HR, management and marketing.
You’ll study key topics like recruitment and selection, business resources, and business communication. The course also covers vital subjects like project management, team development, the business environment, and supporting business activities with things like events.
Exploring the business world, you will learn about core business concepts and apply them to real-life situations. You’ll also learn about developing marketing campaigns, personal and business finance and international business.
Through practical projects, you’ll apply business theories and concepts to real-life scenarios. And with hands-on experience and supported work placements, you’ll complete the course with the skills and experience needed to work in a great number of careers. This could include national and local government, property management, finance, law, health, leisure, media, marketing, retail, logistics and utilities – to name a few!
Highlights
You can expect to:
- Take part in team building sessions and develop command/leadership skills with trips to places like Mojo Active
- Go on trips to real businesses to see how businesses really work. Previously we’ve visited Legoland to learn about the marketing of theme parks and attractions, and visited Drayton Manor to learn about leading larger businesses.
- Gain hands-on experience to help boost your employability skills
- Take place in a work placement week
Assessment
This is a two-year course, and all students will be continuously assessed throughout the year. There are exams as part of this qualification as well as other forms of assessment, some of which will be externally set and marked.
Anything else?
You’ll be encouraged to take part in college promotional events, such as open evenings, where you will be able to put into practice your business and customer service skills.
You will also need to complete relevant work placement as part of your course. You will have support whilst at college to arrange this, but it is advised to start thinking about it before your course starts.
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Typical Entry Criteria
Five GCSE subjects at Grade 4 and above including:
GCSE English Language or Literature at Grade 4 and above or GCSE Maths at Grade 4 and above
Four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 and above
Gloucestershire College welcome any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements.
For 19+ applicants that do not have recognised qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at the College’s discretion.
All queries regarding course entry criteria including the equivalency of qualifications and exceptional extenuating circumstances should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through applications@gloscol.ac.uk.
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Upon completion, you may wish to study the second year of this course. Students will need to complete year one before continuing. You may move onto a higher education course in business such as HNC/HND or seek work directly in industry or Advanced Apprenticeships.
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Studying for a business qualification gives you transferable skills that are desired by many industries and professions. You can go on to train as an accountant, manager, marketer, events coordinator or business administrator, and even develop the crucial skills needed to run your own business.
You’ll find that our range of business pathways allow you to explore and learn about a variety of business skills, before choosing a specialist area to suit your interests and future career goals. If you’re interested in events management, human resources, management, marketing, retail or social media, we have a business pathway to suit.
Gloucestershire College is connected to a number of businesses and throughout the year you will get the chance to see how real businesses operate. Previous work-related activities have included trips to Amazon and Sky headquarters and business planning with RBS.
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