• Five GCSEs at grade C or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include English Language/First Language Welsh and Mathematics/Numeracy
• Each application is considered on individual merit
• Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview

• Successful completion of relevant Level 2 programme with a merit grade or above in addition to a successful decision from progression board meeting
• Two GCSEs at grade C or above to include English Language/First Language Welsh and Mathematics/Numeracy

On completion of the above programme you should have developed a wide range of transferable skills including: team working, use of initiative to solve business problems, communication and team work.

This course investigates the functional areas of business. It will provide you with a broad base of knowledge relating to different types of business on a local, national and global scale. Units include:

• Exploring Business – You will gain an overview of how businesses are organised, how they communicate, the characteristics of the environment in which they operate, and how this shapes them and their activities.
• Developing a Marketing Campaign – An insight into how important marketing is to business.
• Personal and Business Finance – Includes aspects of both personal and business finance. Personal finance involves the understanding of why money is important and how managing your money can help prevent future financial difficulties. The business finance aspects of the unit introduce you to accounting terminology, the purpose and importance of business accounts and planning tools and the different sources of finance available to businesses.
• Managing an Event – Combines your creativity and organisational skills to produce successful, memorable events, whether for profit or social enterprise.
• Investigating Customer Service – Develop communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with customers, and to understand the importance of having good product or service knowledge. You will explore how a business builds effective relationships with customers through identifying and confirming the customer’s needs.
• Investigating Retail Business – You will carry out research into local and national retail businesses, exploring how the supply chain supports retailing. You will consider how the sector responds to change, the opportunities for employment in the sector, and the types of job roles available.
• Training and Development – In this unit, you will learn that training and development is the key to running a successful business; managers need to have well thought-out training plans in place.

Practical activities are an important feature of the course and students will be encouraged to participate in visits to local industry.

You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:

• the course you are taking at College
• what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language

Click below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College

Learners are able to complete either the full qualification or certain units or elements through the medium of Welsh/bilingually. Visit our Welsh Language in the College page to find out what else is available to you.

• Continuous assessment during the course
• Portfolio of evidence
• Written examination

This course can lead to a diverse range of career opportunities in a varied range of businesses including: Business Management, Events Management, Sales, Human Resources, Data Analysis, Retail Management, Marketing, Accountancy, Law.

If you are thinking about studying at degree level following this course please visit the university websites or UCAS (University Central Admissions Service) www.ucas.com to check any entry requirements.

• Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
• Text books - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most text books are available to loan from the college library or online libraries
• You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page

Any costs above are approximate and may change.

• No tuition fee
• We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2023/24
• There may be trips/expeditions required or optional as part of this course
• You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page

Any costs above are approximate and may change.