Business & Management - Level 1 Business (Vocational Studies)

This study programme is designed to provide an interesting introduction to the world of business. You will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques essential for successful performance in working life. You will develop the communication skills needed for working in the business sector and achieve a Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Vocational Studies.

Take your first steps towards a career in business with this full-time study programme taught by dedicated professionals.

You will learn through a mixture of classroom based learning and practical activities. Video and photographic evidence is used throughout the year to record progress.

As well as projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations and activities. Learning methods will include classroom presentations, group work, research tasks, exhibitions and visits and guest speakers.

You will develop skills and benefit from our links with employers such as: Wakefield District Housing, We are Wakefield, Finance Yorkshire, and Juice Personnel.

Whilst the selection of units may vary each year, learners may study:

Being Organised

Developing a Personal Progression Plan

Working with Others

Researching a topic

Finding out about businesses in your area

Organising a meeting

Branding a Product

Presenting a business idea

Contributing to running an event

Communicating with customers

Assessments will also be varied to ensure you have every opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge. You may be assessed through practical tasks, short-answer questions, research tasks, written assignments, producing visual displays such as leaflets, observations of role-play.

Students may also undertake research, case studies and investigations, presenting your findings in a variety of formats such as reports, brochures and presentations that you might find in working situations within the industry.

Minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade 9 - 1.

This course will provide opportunities for a wide range of business careers such as accounting technician, apprenticeships in marketing, human resources, event management, facilities officer, fundraiser, customer services officer or retail management.