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Certificate in Principles of Business Administration (VRQ)

at Northampton College, Northampton · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate10 weeksFree

What the college says

This qualification is designed for learners who wish to develop the knowledge, understanding and essential skills employers look for in employees. These range from familiar 'key skills' such as team working, independent learning and problem solving, to more tricky-to-measure skills such as: an appreciation for appropriate behaviour and dress, appropriate interpersonal skills, communicating with professional colleagues/peers and/or hierarchical seniors, supporting other aspiring employees, personal manners and deportment, understanding work practices and how different roles and departments function within an organisation. These may be learners who wish to progress towards further qualifications or learners who wish to study this programme in order to complement other programmes. This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above.

What you need to get on

You should have been living in the UK for 3 years by the start of the course. You should be over 19+ and not currently be enrolled on an apprenticeship. Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection An email account that you regularly check You need to pass a short English assessment You will need to demonstrate that you have sufficient time to study the qualification as it is expected that you will achieve within 6-10 weeks.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.

Where it runs

  • Northampton College

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