Business and ICT Level 1

04/09/2023 Format
23/06/2024
 
NFOSF104 (2023/2024)
Nelson and Colne College, Nelson and Colne College, Scotland Road,Nelson,BB9 7YT
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Cant Enrol Reason

Please note that the College is only able to offer this course at the rates publicised on this website to those individuals aged 19+ or over on 31st August 2022 whose home address is in areas of England outside of the devolved authority areas of: Cambridge and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Greater London, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West Midlands and West of England. Where an individual resides outside of England or in one of the devolved areas then the College reserves the right to charge you for the delivery of the course at a rate of £10.55 per hour. This is in line with the College’s Fees Policy which is published on our websites.

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Open Course Overview

Prepare for a career in a professional office environment by learning the basic ICT, media and business skills employers are looking for. This course will teach you key business and ICT skills to prepare you for future College courses or the start of your career. The use of ICT is becoming part of our everyday lives, so having a qualification in Business and ICT puts you one step ahead when looking for employment.

Course Overview
Open What will I learn?

• You will develop your personal skills such as communication, team work and problem solving.
• Your programme will include work experience within your chosen sector.
• Courses are available across a wide range of Vocational subjects, which are designed to offer you tailored support to help you progress on to further studies or to get you ready for an Apprenticeship.

What Will I Learn
Open Entry requirements

At least 2 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above including English Language or Mathematics OR a relevant Entry Level programme and GCSE English Language or Mathematics at Grade 3 or above.

If you don’t quite achieve the entry criteria though don’t worry, we can discuss your options.

Entry Requirements
Open Assessment methods

• You will be assessed via internal and external assessments.
• You will study in modern classrooms with interactive learning technology and will have access to up-to-date resources.
• Students will have access to high end computer suites and various programmes and software to aid their studies.

Assessment Methods
Open How will I know if I'm making progress?
Progress
Open What coursework will I be expected to complete?
Required Coursework
Open Additional information

• We are an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ College.
• Our students love being learners here and feel supported throughout their course, which enables them to thrive and succeed.
• We also have teachers who are experts in their fields, they provide our students with excellent knowledge and create positive and encouraging learning environments.

Additional Information
Open Careers progression

• Programmer
• Social Media Executive
• Web Designer
• IT Professional
• Business Analyst
• IT Systems Designer
• IT Support Technician
• Business Advisor

Careers Progression
Cant Apply Reason
The online application and enrolment process is really simple, once you have clicked the “APPLY" or "ENROL” button you will be redirected to the portal where you either log in or create an account (if you haven’t done so previously). We will then ask you to give us a couple of bits of information like address, mobile phone number ect and that’s it.
Once your applications has been made the next step will be for you to book yourself onto one of our interview evenings, depending on availability you might be able to do this straight away but otherwise we will get in contact to arrange when you come in for an interview.
At any point you can log back into the portal throughout the year, update information like your predicted GCSE grades, update contact and consent information and keep a live track of your application.
If you have any questions or run into any problems when using the portal please get in contact with us and we will help

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