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This course is ideal for anyone who has an interest in business and is looking for the first steps into various careers related to business and marketing.

Covering a wide-range of topics including, product branding, presenting a business idea, communicating with customers, recording income and expenditure and improving digital skills, this diverse course will teach you a variety of essential skills for succeeding in the world of business.

During the course, you will have the opportunity to put your new skills into practice by working with local companies to help bring projects to life and support various learning companies currently running within the college.


What will I study?

  • Branding a product
  • Presenting a business idea
  • Developing administration skills
  • Developing a personal progression plan
  • Being organised.
  • Entry requirements

    This courses is only suitable to 16-18 year olds.

    • GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 2-9.

    If you are not studying a traditional GCSE programme, we accept alternative qualifications like Functional Skills and vocational courses. If you are not planning on sitting GCSE exams, we can also support you with completing an English Language and Maths assessment. Please contact our admissions team for further details:

    • 01623 413639
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  • Assessment

    Assignments including timed pieces throughout the year.

  • Progression
  • Careers
  • Qualifications gained
    • BTEC Introductory Certificate in Business
    • EDEXCEL
  • Additional costs

    At West Notts College, our students benefit from excellent facilities and equipment across all campuses. However, some courses require students to purchase specific tools, equipment, or specialist clothing to fully participate in practical learning.

    Visit our kit lists page to see what clothing and equipment you’ll need, and start preparing for your studies in September.

    Visit the kit lists page

  • Studying Business at WNC

    Discover what it is really like to study with us. Explore the full range of courses available, hear from our students, see the facilities you will train in, and discover the employer partners you could work with.

    You can also browse galleries and get a real feel for college life before you apply.

    Visit the subject area page

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.

Why choose us?

Excellent student support services

We’ve got a great student support network offering advice and guidance on careers and future employment, finance, health and welfare, additional learning support and much more.

Getting here couldn’t be easier!

Whether you travel by bus, train or on foot there are many different transport options available. You can also unleash your freedom with the West Notts College Travel Scheme which provides a flexible and great value bus travel service.

Campuses across Mansfield and Ashfield

We have eight campuses each boasting a number of state-of-the-art facilities.

Strong industry links

We’re always investing in college facilities to make sure you have access to the most up-to-date, industry-standard equipment. Our strong links with employers means you can secure work placements as part of your wider learning – providing you with vital industry experience and employability skills, getting you ready for the world of work.

Tutors who really know their industry

Most have worked in the industry they're teaching, so you'll learn the skills employers are looking for. They'll support and encourage you to achieve the best results possible.

LGBTQ+ celebration

We proudly celebrate LGBTQ+ diversity, including Pride. Our college is a supportive community that welcomes and embraces individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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