BUSINESS Advanced Technical Award Level 3 Extended Diploma

Level 3
Further Education
Armagh Campus
Newry Campus
Portadown Campus
BTEC Pearson

Overview

This course is equivalent to 3 A-Levels and is studied over 2 years.

Unique features:

Project Based Learning with a local organisation.
Opportunity to specialise in the second year of the course to Financial Services/FinTech
100 hours per year work placement (a part-time job can contribute to these hours if suitable).
Employability - an additional qualification is also offered (OCN NI IT Applications) which provides 24 UCAS points when the Level 3 Diploma is completed.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course and have recently been in education to key stage 4 (completion of compulsory education).

Applicants should normally hold the following:

15 points or greater at GCSE, consisting of at least 4 GCSEs at Grade C, or equivalent; and
BTEC Level 2 First Diploma or equivalent at Pass or above with an overall profile equating to 15 points; OR
NVQ Level 2 (in relevant subject area); OR
Leaving Certificate – a profile equivalent to 12 points (of which 3 subjects must be achieved at Grade C3 or better at Ordinary Level) pre-2017. From 2017 onwards, or entry in 2018, 3 subjects must be achieved at 04 or better at Ordinary Level.

The College will review the qualifications and/or experience held by applicants and will consider whether this profile shows an ability to progress towards a level 3 qualification.

Please note: In certain circumstances the College may reduce this requirement if it is deemed that the candidate has demonstrated the commitment, understanding and knowledge of the subject.

It is essential that applicants have GCSE Mathematics Grade C or above or an equivalent qualification. It is desirable that applicants have GCSE English Grade C or above, or an equivalent qualification.

Applicants who do not possess GCSE English Language at Grade C or higher (or equivalent) must be able to demonstrate as part of their application they can communicate in written and spoken English Language to an acceptable level to succeed in the course. The College reserves the right to refer any applicant to appropriate English Language or Literacy classes until their level of fluency in written and spoken English is sufficient to allow participation in other areas of study.

Attendance at Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (individual or group interviews) is advisable in the selection of candidates in all courses.

Year 1

Exploring Business.
Developing a Marketing Campaign.
Personal and Business Finance.
Managing an Event.
Work Experience in Business.
Digital Marketing.
EMP Level 3 Award in Information Technology Applications

Year 2

International Business.
Principles of Management.
Business Decision Making.
Team Building in Business.
Cost and Management Accounting.
Pitching for a New Business.
Recruitment and Selection.
Investment Opportunities and Planning Planning (Financial Services/FinTech Route)
Effective Management of Personal Debt (Financial Services/FinTech Route)
Investigating Customer Service (Financial Services/FinTech Route)
Legal Principles and Professional Ethics in Financial Services (Financial Services/FinTech Route)
EMP Level 3 Certificate in Information Technology Applications.(Financial Services/FinTech Route)
Opportunity to study for Chartered Institute of Insurance (CII) Certificate in Financial Services

This qualifications is assessed by 9 coursework assessed units and 4 external exam units.

You may progress to a degree course or an Degree/HLA/HNC/HND in areas such as Accountancy, Business Studies, FintTech, Business Management, International Business, Event Management and Hospitality, Human Rescources, Transport Management and Logistics, Law or Teaching.

You may progress to a career in business management, accounting, event management, administration, advertising and marketing as well as other business related careers.