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The BTEC Extended Diploma in Business is designed to equip individuals with the skills, knowledge and understanding required for a range of roles in organisations within the business sector including administration, finance/accounts, marketing, management, human resources and law. The qualifications also provides solid academic skills should you wish to progress to Higher Education. Students are able to progress to BTEC Higher Nationals or undergraduate degree qualifications and professional occupations in the business world.

This qualification is not an exam based course. Students will focus on real-life case studies. You will be assessed through
role plays, presentations, work experience, written coursework and open book exams.

Compulsory units:
- The Business environment,
- Business resources,
- Introduction to marketing,
- Business Communication

Optional units include:
- Business Accounting,
- Creative Product Promotion,
- Recruitment and selection in Business,
- International Trade,
- Understanding Business Ethics, 
- Development Planning for a Career in Business
 

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Level 1/2 PACE training (Participate, Activate, Communicate, Empowerment and Equality) is the first step for a young person who wishes to become an active volunteer, junior leader or youth worker. You must be 16 years or over and involved in a local youth project in Tower Hamlets, or be interested in volunteering in youth work.

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If you think you want a career in health care, social care or care management this is a fantastic introduction to working in this area. You will be studying a range of subjects in this area and assessment is through ongoing assignments/course work

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This course will support you in your return to study and prepare you for future courses such as Progression awards and Access programmes.

On this course you will cover:

• Writing skills for assignments
• Researching and developing ideas & concepts
• Action planning personal time in order to complete work
• Analysing  the work of others
• Constructing reports and essays
• Exploring your preferred learning styles
• Using the library and the Learning Zone

You will also be supported in improving your English and Maths skills.

Entry requirements:
While there are no formal entry requirements for this course, suitable applicants would likely have some previous GCSE or O Level qualifications, though not necessarily at high grades. At interview we will discuss prior attainment and your plans for progression, and assess your suitability for this level of course.

Progression:
This course will prepare you for further studies in a wide range of areas. Most specifically it will equip you to study a full Level 2 Progression course, or preparing you for an Access to HE course. Through this route of progression you can open the door for entry to studying a Higher Education course at university.

Successful completion of this programme will enhance your chances progression onto a course at this college.

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We aim to provide you with:

• a teaching qualification that fulfils Government requirements for Skills for Life teachers in the Life-long Learning sector
• the foundation for developing your competence as a Literacy or ESOL classroom practitioner
• knowledge of current government policy and other initiatives in post-compulsory education and training
• the knowledge and ability to reflect constructively on your professional practice
• a number of credits that can be taken forward for further study at MA level.

Entry Requirements:

• Success at interview and initial assessment
• The provision of an acceptable Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau
• Ability to study at university level
• A high level of spoken and written English

( And for Year 2 Only):

• A minimum of 3 hours of Literacy or ESOL teaching per week
• A recognised qualification and relevant experience of teaching ESOL or Literacy
   

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Open the door to the diverse world of creative computing and media production and explore the exciting potential for design and creativity.

On this course you will learn and develop new skills in both traditional and digital techniques; written and oral communication skills, and professional studio practice.

You will complete a range of projects based around professional briefs.

For example:
• TV ident for the BBC
• Swatch Watch design
• Phaindon Book cover design

Art & Design: Learn about drawing, painting and 3D design, computer design, fashion and textiles.  You will have the opportunity to visit galleries and museums and produce your own personal art & design project.

Multimedia: Develop computer graphics-based creative skills and work with state-of-the-art Apple Mac computers. Our professional digital software includes Photoshop and Illustrator. Explore the exciting world of digital photography and motion graphics creating your very own animation following professional studio practice.

Media: Develop your film production skills by working as part of a team to plan and produce a video to be screened at the Creative Arts End of Year show. Our media studios have cutting-edge digital software used for film editing, adding sound and special effects.

If you successfully complete this course, you will be entitled an achievement bonus of up to £100, as well as a clear progression route on to the next level course in September.