Foundation Learning courses are designed to give you the skills to progress to Level 2. This course covers business administration units from September to December, then travel and tourism units from January to March.

Key course features

Qualification: BTEC Level 1 Certificates

Level: Level 1

Mode: Full-time

Timetable: This is a full time programme of study of under 16 hours per week. You will receive your timetable when you enrol.

Start Date: September 2013

Fees:

Home fee for 2012-13 £1390 including tuition and exam fees. Students aged 19+ will pay college registration and materials fees.

The course may be free if you are:

• aged under 19
• aged 19+ and in receipt of an active benefit (eg JSA or ESA)
• aged 19+, unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested benefit (eg income support), and you are doing this course to improve your employment prospects
• aged 19-23, have not taken this course before, don't already have a Level 2 qualification and aim to progress to Level 2.

Please see our Fees and Concessions page or call 020 8326 2015 for further details.

Who is this course for?

Young people with few qualifications.

Entry requirements

None, but you will have an assessment and interview. If you need advice before you apply, please call 020 8326 2020 or email ciag@west-thames.ac.uk.

About the course

This course covers business administration units from September to February, then travel and tourism units from February to June.

Business administration units include:

• Creating business documents
• Welcoming visitors
• Working in business administration
• Recording business transactions
• Handling mail.

Travel and tourism units include:

• Exploring customer service in travel and tourism
• Personal effectiveness
• Working in the UK travel and tourism industry
• How to plan trips.

You will also study functional skills in English and maths.

Additional opportunities

The course includes trips and visits and work based activities.

How will I be assessed?

All units are assessed through practical assignments which are graded and an overall qualification grade calculated from the unit grades.

Where next?

If you successfully complete all the modules you can go on to the BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business, Level 2 Business Accounting or Level 2 Apprenticeship in Business and Administration.

How to apply?

To apply, please click the "Apply Now" button and fill out the online application form. An advisor will be in touch regarding interview dates.