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

  • A minimum of 5 GCSEs (average score of 4)

    These must include:

    • English Language at grade 4

    • Maths at grade 4

  • Assessment methods include:

    Core component:

    • 2 written exams

    • employer-set project

    Occupational specialism component:

    • synoptic assignments

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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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