Business and Management
T LEVEL - Foundation Year
This is a 2 year course equivalent to 3 A Levels and includes 9 weeks minimum working with an employer on an industry placement.
On this course you will develop the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry into a range of management and administration occupations including office manager, supervisor, medical secretary, civil service, personal assistant and barrister’s clerk.
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KEY TOPICS
business context – an overview of organisational cultures and values, different types of internal and external stakeholders, different forms of governance and the impact of organisations on society and the environment
project and change management – an understanding of the common change management theories and models and how to support and improve projects
business behaviours – the importance of good communication and adapting social communication styles to professional standards and according to purpose, medium and audience
quality and compliance – the importance of maintaining and improving quality in all aspects of public and private sector organisations
OPTIONS TO SPECIALISE
In addition to the core content, you will also complete at least one module of occupation-specific content.
The specialisms available in the T Level in Management and Administration are:
Business support
Business improvement
Team leadership and management
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A minimum of 5 GCSEs (average score of 4)
These must include:
English Language at grade 4
Maths at grade 4
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Assessment methods include:
Core component:
2 written exams
employer-set project
Occupational specialism component:
synoptic assignments
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Learn from industry experts and gain the skills employers want. Benefit from partnerships with leading business professionals and corporations.
LIVE BRIEFS
Be immersed into the corporate world and learn about all different types of business through trips to investment banks, retail outlets, shopping malls and courts.
Take part in live marketing briefs from international companies.
Take part in national in competitions.
Create your own business and trade at craft fairs and markets.
UNIQUE LINKS
We have excellent partnerships with a huge range of local business, investment banks and corporations.
INDUSTRY EXPERTS
The Business team is comprised of industry experts who before getting into teaching worked in a wide range of roles in the business sector including accountants, IT experts, food retailers and entrepreneurs.
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Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.
We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
Our specialist teams can help with:
Learning difficulties
Physical and sensory disabilities
Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergers or other specific learning difficulties
Mental health, counselling and wellbeing
Exam access arrangements
Money, finance and bursary advice
Careers advice, job and university applications
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This course is suitable for anyone interested in a career in management and administration. Career options might include working as an office manager, supervisor, medical secretary, civil service, personal assistant and barrister’s clerk.
Students can also use this T Level to progress to university or a related higher-level apprenticeship.
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