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Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Vocational Studies - Business

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

08/09/2025

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 - 1 or successful completion of an Entry Level programme.

Teaching staff

You will be taught by a dedicated team of tutors with experience and knowledge of the business world. Group sizes for tutoring and teaching are small and tutors focus on working with individual students to ensure they maximise their achievement potential.

Course Code

FLTBSS1F/1

Duration

1-Year

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

About the course

This course helps you to improve your knowledge and build on your study skills so you are ready to undertake a Level 2 course in a subject of your choice. It combines practical activities as well as theory to give you an overview of a wide range of subjects.

Career options

Successful completion of the course may enable you to progress on to a Level 2 course in a range of subjects including Business and IT.

Course Content - What will I learn?

Topics include: Being organised, working with others, presenting a business idea, researching a topic, branding a product and contributing to running an event.
You will also study maths and English at the appropropriate level for you.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.