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Location: The RoundHouse
Years: 1
Interview: Y
Course Summary
This is an Entry 3 vocational programme designed to help you to develop the skills and attitudes to succeed.
This study programme will enable you to work towards a BTEC Entry Level 3 Certificate in Vocational Studies, Functional Skills Maths and Functional Skills English as well as undertaking work placement and enrichment activities. Successful completion of this then gives you the opportunity to progress to Level 1 or beyond.
Entry requirements
The course is aimed at those who have grades F-G at GCSE - or no GCSEs - and would not at this stage be able to achieve at Level 1. Their initial assessment is likely to be at E1/E2 in English and Maths.
You should:
- Have a passion for Business/IT
- Have a good attendance track record at school or your previous training provider
- Need enhanced support to transition into College
All applicants will have an individual advice and guidance interview to assess their needs and suitability for the course.
Course Content
- BTEC Entry Level 3 Certificate in Vocational Studies
- Functional Skills Maths
- Functional Skills English
- Enrichment
- Work Placement
How will I be assessed?
You will produce a portfolio of evidence and will be supported to work towards numeracy, literacy and personal targets which will be reviewed every half term. You will also sit a Functional English and Maths controlled assessment. Any inclusion and support needs will be assessed and reviewed throughout the year and we will work hard to give you the support you need.
Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required?
You may be asked to make a voluntary contribution to trips throughout the year and may also be asked to purchase some personal safety equipment that is relevant to the vocational area.
What can I do after this course?
Further Study
- Extended Certificate in Business
- Extended Certificate in Information and Creative Technology
- Continuation of maths and English studies
Careers
- Administrator
- Customer Service Assistant
- Team Leader
- IT help desk operator
- IT Technician
- Software engineer
- Website designer
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Jess Monk
Employer shows trust in teenage business admin apprentice Jess
Derby College business administration apprentice Jess Monk is the envy of many of her friends.
At just 17, she has an interesting, well-paid job, working with friendly and supportive people who show trust in her abilities.
Jess is on the college’s Business Administration level 2 course and in September started an apprenticeship with engineering design consultants Jackson Purdue Lever on Pride Park.
Originally at Derby College to study Health and Social Care, she switched courses when she realised she’d prefer to work in a business environment.
Jess says she has already picked up lots of business knowledge on her course and is thinking about furthering this by progressing to level 3.
As an apprentice, Jess also likes that there are other young Derby College learners at Jackson Purdue Lever.Over the past five years the firm has established strong links with the college through its careers academy, providing work experience to several students.
I’d been working part-time as an admin assistant at Jackson Purdue Lever for about a year before being taken on as an apprentice, so I already knew everyone. I’m given quite a lot of responsibility at work, which makes me feel that my employer trusts me.
I’m responsible for ordering all the stationery, for instance. It’s important to get it right.
I also spend a lot of time writing up reports for the structural survey team and recording information on Excel spreadsheets as well as welcoming visitors to the firm.
