Course Equivalent
This course is the equivalent of three A Levels
Why should you take this course?
This two-year course will provide you with the opportunity to learn what a career in marketing, sales or procurement is likely to involve through a combination of in-class learning, work-related projects, and an industry placement.
Course content
You will study a range of topics including:
- The Business Environment
- Principles of Marketing
- Principles of Sales
- Principles of Procurement
- Legislation and Regulation in Marketing, Sales and Procurement
- Sustainability in Business
- Communication in Business
- Project Management
- Impact of Technology on the Business Environment
- Legislation, Regulation and Ethics in the Business Environment
- Marketing Activities
- Marketing Communications
- Marketing Delivery Effectiveness
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through two written exams and an employer-set project. You will also complete a skills-related project that synoptically assesses the performance outcome skills and associated underpinning knowledge related to marketing and business.
You will also undertake an industry placement of at least 315 hours across the two years that is related to business and marketing.
Are there any special expenses?
As an integral part of this course, students will be required to attend a work placement which will incur a cost for travel. There may also be trips that enrich the curriculum which may incur an additional expense.
What could I do next?
Achieving this Technical Qualification will provide several progression options, which could include skilled employment in roles such as a Marketing Assistant or Market Research Executive or a higher apprenticeship. Career paths could involve working in digital marketing, public relations and communications, or product management. Your T Level also has UCAS points and allows progression to higher education.
