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This qualification is designed to provide transferable skills, knowledge and understanding that can be applied in any business setting. The units are aligned to National Occupational Standards for business and represent the core attributes required by employers in a range of business settings. Learners can progress into further study to build upon these skills or to focus on a more specific vocational pathway.
The objectives of this qualification are 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.
Learners will cover a variety of units throughout the year, these units include:
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 2 qualification. Learners should be aged 16 or above to undertake these qualifications.
Recommended - 4 x grade 3’s at GCSE, including Maths and English.
Successful completion of a level 1 qualification
Learners who achieve these qualifications could progress to:
- Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business (various pathways)
- Levels 3 Applied General Certificate in Business and Enterprise
- Levels 3 Diploma in Customer Service
- Level 3 Diploma in Management Skills and Knowledge
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