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Level 1.5 Business & Information Technology

Course Summary

The level 1.5 programme of study comprises of different elements which combine Business and Information Technology (BIT). The course will help you develop the necessary IT and business skills and techniques that are required in the workplace, whilst also making you aware of the personal qualities and attitudes needed to succeed in working life. It provides the opportunity for progression to continue to develop your Business and IT skills at further study levels.

As well as the study units and Enterprise project, you will have the opportunity to meet guest speakers from the world of IT and business and hear about real-life work situations and IT in the work place.

This is a challenging level 1.5 programme of study as it is mainly at Level 2 and 14 units are studied in total and also incorporated an exam-based element. 

The minimum entry requirement for this course is 4 GCSE Grade 2s to include English and Maths or a full Entry Level 3 qualification and Entry 3 English and Entry 3 Maths.*

*The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required

This qualification should act as a stepping stone, enabling you to move into employment or on to further study at Level 2 (upon achievement of both the main programme and Functional Skills at level 1).

Please note:

  • Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not charged for course fees
  • For more information about financial support, please click here.

Visits may be arranged as part of the course delivery and may cost approximately £30 in total for the year.

The aim of this programme of study is to give you the opportunity to develop your skills and competencies in using IT. You will gain knowledge of the business world and un understanding of IT systems and practices. The majority of this programme of study is Level 2 with some elements of Level 1. The three vocational qualifications that you will be studying are:

  • OCN Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries & Technology
  • OCN Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration & Finance
  • OCN Level 1 Award in Essential Digital Skills

The L1.5 BIT course helps you to acquire the necessary IT and business skills and techniques that are required in the workplace, whilst also developing the personal qualities and attitudes needed to succeed in working life. The IT units will provide practical opportunities to use a range of computer programmes typically found in a variety of work places and you will be taught to use a range of Microsoft and other vendor applications throughout the course.

OCN Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries & Technology

The units studied are:

  • Computer Graphics
  • Digital Content Creation – Text & Image
  • Automation in Office Programs
  • Digital Content Creation – Audio & Video
  • Creating and Publishing Websites
  • Digital Safety and Security
  • Practical Presentation Skills
  • Working in a Team


OCN Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration & Finance

The units studied are:

  • Communication Skills for Business * (Mandatory Unit)
  • The Marketing Environment
  • Understanding Business and Enterprise
  • Spreadsheets
  • Databases
  • Word Processing

Whilst studying these qualifications you will also undertake an Enterprise Project. You will be given an introduction to the main principles of enterprise and the importance of planning a project. The enterprise project gives you an opportunity to develop your enterprise and employability skills and gain an awareness of the personal qualities and attitudes essential for success in working life.

OCN Level 1 Award in Essential Digital Skills for Everyday life.
The level 1 element is the OCN Level 1 Award in Essential Digital Skills for Everyday life. This is an exam-based qualification which is divided so that it can be assessed in five short assessment papers. It includes the following topics:

  • Using Devices and Handling Information
  • Creating and Editing
  • Communicating
  • Transacting
  • Being Safe and Responsible Online

Whilst studying the level 1.5 BIT programme, learners continue to develop their skills in English and Maths and will gain separate qualifications for these. Depending on prior achievements learners will either take GCSE resits or study Functional Skills and continuous assessment of these will take place throughout your course, with final examinations towards the end of the academic year. The term ‘functional’ is a way of considering the overall skills and abilities required to enable you to take an active and responsible role in your everyday life.

Assessment
Assessment is mainly by coursework, which is marked by your lecturers. There are external exams for the L1 Award in Essential Digital Skills for Everyday Life qualification as well as exams in Maths and English. Guest speakers from the world of IT and business may be invited to allow opportunities for students to learn about real-life work situations and IT in the work place.


Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated - 12/10/2023

Overview

  • Course Code:

    N3414

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Award:

    OCN Level 1 Award & Level 2 Certificate & Extended Certificate (see course details for more details)

  • Awarded by:

    OCN

  • Course length:

    One year

  • Start date:

    September 2024
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  • Course Code:

    N3414

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Award:

    OCN Level 1 Award & Level 2 Certificate & Extended Certificate (see course details for more details)

  • Awarded by:

    OCN

  • Course length:

    One year

  • Start date:

    September 2024

As well as the study units and Enterprise project, you will have the opportunity to meet guest speakers from the world of IT and business and hear about real-life work situations and IT in the work place.

This is a challenging level 1.5 programme of study as it is mainly at Level 2 and 14 units are studied in total and also incorporated an exam-based element. 

The minimum entry requirement for this course is 4 GCSE Grade 2s to include English and Maths or a full Entry Level 3 qualification and Entry 3 English and Entry 3 Maths.*

*The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required

This qualification should act as a stepping stone, enabling you to move into employment or on to further study at Level 2 (upon achievement of both the main programme and Functional Skills at level 1).

Please note:

  • Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not charged for course fees
  • For more information about financial support, please click here.

Visits may be arranged as part of the course delivery and may cost approximately £30 in total for the year.

The aim of this programme of study is to give you the opportunity to develop your skills and competencies in using IT. You will gain knowledge of the business world and un understanding of IT systems and practices. The majority of this programme of study is Level 2 with some elements of Level 1. The three vocational qualifications that you will be studying are:

  • OCN Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries & Technology
  • OCN Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration & Finance
  • OCN Level 1 Award in Essential Digital Skills

The L1.5 BIT course helps you to acquire the necessary IT and business skills and techniques that are required in the workplace, whilst also developing the personal qualities and attitudes needed to succeed in working life. The IT units will provide practical opportunities to use a range of computer programmes typically found in a variety of work places and you will be taught to use a range of Microsoft and other vendor applications throughout the course.

OCN Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for Professions in Digital Industries & Technology

The units studied are:

  • Computer Graphics
  • Digital Content Creation – Text & Image
  • Automation in Office Programs
  • Digital Content Creation – Audio & Video
  • Creating and Publishing Websites
  • Digital Safety and Security
  • Practical Presentation Skills
  • Working in a Team


OCN Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Business, Administration & Finance

The units studied are:

  • Communication Skills for Business * (Mandatory Unit)
  • The Marketing Environment
  • Understanding Business and Enterprise
  • Spreadsheets
  • Databases
  • Word Processing

Whilst studying these qualifications you will also undertake an Enterprise Project. You will be given an introduction to the main principles of enterprise and the importance of planning a project. The enterprise project gives you an opportunity to develop your enterprise and employability skills and gain an awareness of the personal qualities and attitudes essential for success in working life.

OCN Level 1 Award in Essential Digital Skills for Everyday life.
The level 1 element is the OCN Level 1 Award in Essential Digital Skills for Everyday life. This is an exam-based qualification which is divided so that it can be assessed in five short assessment papers. It includes the following topics:

  • Using Devices and Handling Information
  • Creating and Editing
  • Communicating
  • Transacting
  • Being Safe and Responsible Online

Whilst studying the level 1.5 BIT programme, learners continue to develop their skills in English and Maths and will gain separate qualifications for these. Depending on prior achievements learners will either take GCSE resits or study Functional Skills and continuous assessment of these will take place throughout your course, with final examinations towards the end of the academic year. The term ‘functional’ is a way of considering the overall skills and abilities required to enable you to take an active and responsible role in your everyday life.

Assessment
Assessment is mainly by coursework, which is marked by your lecturers. There are external exams for the L1 Award in Essential Digital Skills for Everyday Life qualification as well as exams in Maths and English. Guest speakers from the world of IT and business may be invited to allow opportunities for students to learn about real-life work situations and IT in the work place.


Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated - 12/10/2023

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