Vocational Studies - Level 1 Diploma

This course will develop your knowledge and understanding of the business world, focusing on retail, with a range of units to prepare you for work in customer services. As well as studying ICT, English and maths, you will also develop your employability skills and look at your own career development.

You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the business world, focusing on retail, and will study a range of units to prepare you for work in customer services.

As well as studying ICT, English and maths, you will also develop your employability skills and will look at your own career development.

You will need:

• To be aged 16 to 18
• GCSEs in English Language and Maths at grade 2 or above, or Functional Skills at Entry Level 3 or above
• A reference from your previous school/college

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

Assessment is through coursework, and your attendance will also be monitored.

School Leavers

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be free. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

The course gives you the chance to develop useful, transferable skills in completing tasks to help you progress to further learning, such as a Level 2 course.