Course Code: TM1FE063 Business Management and Administration - T Level Next course dates Start date Location Duration 02 Sep 2024 Bispham Campus 2 Years Apply now Overview Is this course for me? What will I learn? Key information Where could this course take me? Course Summary One of the real advantages of a T Level in Business Management and Administration is that it can lead to such a wide variety of potential careers in numerous industry sectors. At the same time, it teaches a set of invaluable skills that will serve you throughout your career, no matter which route you decide to take. Developing strategies and techniques that can help you manage projects, people, finances and systems successfully will make you a highly sought after individual in the UK jobs market. Plus, being able to demonstrate strong management behaviours also opens up opportunities for rapid progression. In addition to learning the theoretical side of management and administration, T level students also undertake an extended 9 week work placement. This gives them the chance to apply this newly acquired knowledge in real world scenarios. It's also an ideal opportunity to gain CV worthy work experience and potentially secure permanent employment and/or a degree apprenticeship as some of our T Levels students have already done. There's also the opportunity to pursue business-related subjects at degree level once you've completed your T Level. You might want to consider one of the Business Management degrees we offer here. Entry Requirements This course is for students aged 16-18. All applicants will be invited to attend an interview to meet a tutor and ask any questions they may have about the course. A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or higher, including Maths and English or the successful completion of the T Level transition programme along with GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or higher. Essential Skills – English and Maths If you achieve a grade 3 in GCSE Maths or English you will have to work towards re-sitting these subjects as part of your main study programme. At B&FC, this won’t delay your career journey because you’re working towards these subjects at the same time as your chosen subject. Qualification Obtained T Level Technical Qualification in Management and Administration Industry Placement and Field Trips You will be required to complete an industry placement with an employer, which will last for a minimum of 45 working days (between 315 – 420 hours) Industry Placements are managed by an appointed Workplace Co-ordinator within the curriculum area who maintains liaisons with employers, performs visits and logs required documents such as insurance. This is a full-time course, involving 3 days a week spent at College and 2 days a week on work placement in a business environment. We will also expect you to spend at least 3 hours a week on independent learning. At College, teaching is delivered in groups and supported by group activities and discussions. One-to-one support is also provided to help with completing written assignments. When you start the course we will assign you a progress tutor who will support you throughout your time here. Their role is to help you in setting academic and personal targets, identifying career plans, developing employability skills and monitoring your progress to make sure you realise your full potential. Learning and Teaching Methods Business staff at Blackpool and The Fylde College have worked closely with the awarding bodies to review and validate these qualifications to ensure that they are cutting edge and provide an advantage to our T Level students. As an overview, each programme will include the following mandatory elements: Year 1 you will cover a ‘core’ set of underpinning knowledge, concepts and skills, tailored for a succesful career within the business sector. Year 2 you will undertake specialist training covering industry-specific skills in either Management and Leadership or Business Administration and Support. Year 2 you will also complete a purposeful industry placement with an employer in your chosen sector, this will last for a minimum of 45 working days (between 315 – 420 hours) Year 1 – Management and Administration core subjects: - Business Context (24%) - People (18%) - Business Behaviours (9%) - Quality and Compliance (8%) - Finance (15%) - Policies and Procedures (8%) - Project and Change Management (18%) Year 2 – Specialism in Team Leadership and Management On completion of this specialism, learners will be able to: 1. Lead, manage and develop individuals and teams to deliver outcomes (20%) 2. Build relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders (20%) 3. Deliver core operational tasks and plans (20%) 4. Manage and implement projects (20%) 5. Apply governance and compliance requirements (20%) Year 2 – Specialism in Business Support and Administration On completion of this specialism, learners will be able to: 1. Support the running of the organisation (20%) 2. Organise and prioritise workloads and processes (20%) 3. Recommend and deliver improvements to business practices (20%) 4. Build and maintain positive internal and external stakeholder relationships (20%) 5. Manage the business information flow (20%) Completion of either specialism will give learners the opportunity to develop their Maths, English and Digital Skills. Expert Tutors All staff involved in the delivery of further education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice. Other Costs and Equipment Needed No specialised hardware and software is required but you would be expected to have access to a computer with internet access. Trips will be offered but these will not be required for the course and may be partly subsidised by the college. Tuition Fees Students who are 18 or under and resident in the EU pay no course fees. Read our tuition fees guide for students 19 and over. Regulation and Accreditation Accrediting Institution: N/A Awarding Body: NONE Regulatory Body: Ofsted Terms and Conditions Read our full terms and conditions for more information. Career Options and Progression Career opportunities this programme could successfully lead to include: Team leadership/management Duty Manager Team Leader or Supervisor Improvement Practitioner Project Leader Business Support Business Administrator Office Clerk Policy Officer Executive Support