Overview
Computing Vocational Studies (Level 1)This course gives you the opportunity to acquire and develop generic, transferable and sector specific skills. Successful completion of the course demonstrates a level of achievement that enables you to progress to further learning. The course will help you to develop skills that will be valuable in a variety of full-time employment opportunities.
The course allows you to explore different sectors.
You will be studying units from IT, Business, and Travel and Tourism:
- The IT skills you will learn can be applied in many sectors
- The business skills you will learn will increase your employability in many sectors
- The travel & tourism skills you will learn will help you to understand the importance of good customer relations in all sectors
This course is designed to prepare you for progression to a Level 2 study programme. Completion of the course, alongside maths and English studies, will allow you to meet the entry requirements to progress to Level 2 study. You will develop the necessary transferable skills, attributes and behaviours needed to progress to further study and ultimately to employment.
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Entry requirements
Essential: 3 GCSEs grade 9 to 1.
Desirable: A desire to progress to Level 2 study.
What qualification will I gain?
BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Vocational Studies.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed continuously throughout your course. Assessment takes the form of assignments which are taken after the unit, or part of the unit, has been delivered.
Course content
What will I study?
You will study:
Core units:
- Being organised
- Developing a personal progression plan
- Working with others
- Researching a topic
Sector units:
- IT – Creating a spreadsheet to solve problems
- IT – Developing digital information using IT
- Business – Branding a product
- Business – Communication with others
- Travel & Tourism – Exploring local visitor attractions
- Travel & Tourism – Delivering customer service in Hospitality and Tourism
Next steps
Course progression:
Completion of the course, alongside English and maths, will enable you to progress to a Level 2 study programme.
Career progressions:
The course will help you to develop skills that will be valuable in a variety of full-time employment opportunities. You will develop the necessary transferable skills, attributes and behaviours needed to progress to further study and ultimately to employment.
Additional information
Course costs:
£35 trip fee.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.
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Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group 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.
Funding Information
All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses might still be free if you’re under 19 or 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. Whether you need to pay a fee and how much will be dependent on the programme you choose to study. For more information call 0345 658 8990.
If you’re over 23 or studying a second Level 3 qualification, you will need to pay a fee. Find out more on our financial support page at: www.bedfordcollegegroup.co.uk/finance or view the Full-time Fee Flow Chart below.
If you are unsure whether you need to pay or not then please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990.
Full-time Fee Flow ChartIf you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. You can also pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.
Find out moreIf you live in any of the following areas and wish to apply for or enrol onto one of our courses, please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990 to check if your course is funded or not (Please note that if your course is not funded then you will pay a higher fee than what is listed, please contact our Customer Contact team for more information):
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- Greater Manchester
- Greater London
- Liverpool City Region
- Tees Valley
- West of England
- West Midlands
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- Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Barnsley and Doncaster
- West Yorkshire
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
