About this qualification:
This qualification is for learners aged 16 and above and is suitable for use within a study programme. This qualification is ideal for learners who want to develop an understanding of the essential skills required to work successfully in a business environment, and gives them an understanding of business culture and responsibilities.
This qualification also allows learners to develop the skills required to solve problems, communicate and work effectively with others, and gives them the opportunity to learn how to manage and improve their own performance in a business environment.
This qualification has UCAS points as follows:
- Distinction*: 56
- Distinction: 48
- Merit: 32
- Pass: 16
Duration Up to 18 months
This is not a competence-based qualification so learners may be assessed using simulation.
The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to develop:
- an understanding of the essential skills required to work successfully in a business environment
- the skills required to solve problems in a business environment
- an understanding of business culture and responsibilities
- the ability to successfully communicate and work with others in a business environment
- the opportunity to develop the skills required to manage and improve their own performance in a business environment.
Progression route
This qualification aims to provide learners with:
- an understanding of the essential skills required to work successfully in a business environment
- the skills required to solve problems in a business environment
- an understanding of business culture and responsibilities
- the ability to successfully communicate and work with others in a business environment
- the opportunity to develop the skills required to manage and improve their own performance in a business environment.
- NCFE Levels 3 and 4 Diplomas in Business Administration
- NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Customer Service
- NCFE Levels 3 and 4 Diplomas in Management
- Foundation degree in a business-related discipline