Course overview
Business Skills Level 1 Award City of Bristol CollegeThis 15-week vocational course will introduce you to the business sector. You will complete a Level 1 BTEC Introductory Award qualification and develop your employability skills.
You will complete two units: ‘Developing a Personal Progression Plan’ and ‘Finding out about a business in your area’. You will also learn about topics such as marketing and branding, organisational skills, specific vocabulary for the industry and more!
This course is offered at our Ashley Down Centre on Thursdays from 9:30 – 15:00.
Dates and applications
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| Course Code | Dates | Duration | Days | Hours per week | Start Time | Location | Fee | |
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| LBP0269D01-1 | 26/09/2024 - 30/01/2025 | 0 years | Thurs | 5.00 | 09:30 | Ashley Down Centre |
This course costs £210. If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to study for free. Please contact us to discuss your options or visit our Financial Support page.
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| LBP0269D01-2 | 27/02/2025 - 26/06/2025 | 0 years | Thurs | 5.00 | 09:30 | Ashley Down Centre |
This course costs £210. If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to study for free. Please contact us to discuss your options or visit our Financial Support page.
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Apply |
Additional information
Who is this course for?
If you’re an adult who is interested in business, this course is a stepping stone towards working in the sector.
What you'll learn
During this vocational course, you will:
– Complete a series of assignments relating to different types of business
– Learn about marketing and branding of a product
– Learn how to organise yourself and develop a Personal Progression Plan
– Develop your employability skills
Course entry requirements
We will invite you to a course information meeting event where you will receive information, advice and guidance about the course you have applied for and you will take an assessment to show that you are working with at least Entry level 3 ESOL or English.
How is the course delivered and assessed?
This is a 15-week, part-time course. You will be expected to attend for one day a week.
During this course, you will be assessed in a variety of different ways to give you the best opportunity to demonstrate your skills.
Future career and study opportunities
After completing this course, you could progress onto a higher level course, an apprenticeship or employment.
Additional costs
As a City of Bristol College student, you may incur additional costs to attend your course. For example, you may likely need to pay for travel and stationery.
Many courses offer learning opportunities that you may need to pay for. This may include things like study visits and visiting speakers. We will let you know in advance if there will be additional costs.
If you are on a limited income, you may be able to receive help from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.
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