BTEC Diploma in Vocational Studies - ICT and Business Level 1
Full Time Applications
Applications for full time 2024/25 courses are now closed.
2025/26 applications will open in November 2024.
Key Information
Subject Area
Computing and Digital Technology
Level
1
Full Time
Location
Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone
Start Date
02 September 2024
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
There are no formal requirements. However, an interest in learning about the different vocational areas is necessary.
In a nutshell
This course will provide you with a range of progression opportunities including further learning at the college on one of our next level courses, an apprenticeship or employment.
This course is for you if...
... You’re unsure what you want to do
... You want to try a range of vocational areas
... You want an insight into college life
What will I be doing?
Our Vocational Studies courses are designed to introduce you to the area of study that interests you and help you develop wider learning skills. You'll develop practical, transferable skills and complete tasks that focus on demonstrating what you can do and what you have learned.
The core units are the same across all our Vocational Studies courses, which will help you develop your skills within your chosen vocational area. If you need to change to a different course, you can transfer the units studied on this course to your next one, if needed.
The core units you will follow include units such as:
- Being organised
- Developing a progression plan
- Working with others
- Researching a topic
The ICT units may include:
- Creating a storyboard
- Designing an interactive presentation
- Creating an animation
- Shooting a short film
- Developing digital information using IT
- Using digital communication technologies
- Creating a spreadsheet to solve problems
- Creating a website
Business Units may include:
- Planning an Event
- Recording Income & Expenditure
You’ll be assessed through assignments, tasks and practical assessments and achieve:
- BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Vocational Studies
- Skills Activities
- English and Maths
What is expected of me?
There are no formal requirements. However, an interest in learning about the different vocational areas is necessary.
You will need to be motivated, hardworking and willing to try new things in the vocational areas. There will be an expectation that you practise skills and techniques in realistic work environments within college, allowing you to build on your employability skills. Attendance and punctuality for all sessions is a compulsory requirement of this course.
What comes next?
- You could continue your studies at Level 2 in a vocational area of your choice
- You could progress onto an apprenticeship
- You could get a job in your chosen field
Additional information
Additional costs could occur during the year for educational visits, plus £10 for files/Stat/Pen Drive.
EFBD0047AC
Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone
(Full Time)
Start Date: 02 September 2024
All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.
Have any questions or are not sure if this is the right course for you?
Contact our Student Recruitment team