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Skills for Business
Skills for Business and Travel
Level 2
Forest of Dean
Gloucester
Course Overview
Full Time
Certificate
Certificate
Ideal if: you want to study a broad range of units to explore the diverse world of business.
You’ll learn: how to solve problems; how to understand business culture and responsibilities; and how to successfully communicate and work with others in a business environment.
Expect: to develop the skills you need to manage and improve your own performance.
You’ll love: practical work-related activities and trips to businesses.
There will be a mixture of practical work-related activities and trips to businesses. There are trips as part of the course which will allow us to see business in action.
Units could include:
- Business culture and responsibilities
- Delivering customer service in a business environment
- Producing business documents
- Working with others in a business environment
- Running a project
Gloucestershire College recognises the importance of all learners getting the Maths and English qualifications that they will need to be successful in their chosen career. For this reason all full-time learners who have not achieved grade A*-C Maths or English Language GCSE will work towards these qualifications as part of their studies.
You will 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 prior to enrolment.
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Typical Entry Criteria
Three GCSE subjects at Grade 3 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 move onto a relevant Level 3 qualification, including expanding your knowledge to other areas of business with the Business Extended Diploma.
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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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