Specifications

Level : 5

Accreditation status : Accredited

Credit Equivalency : 120

Total Qualification Time (TQT): 1200 Hrs

GHL: 600 Hrs

An Ofqual Regulated Qualification

All units are 20 credits in value. These units have been designed from a learning time perspective, and are expressed in terms of Total Qualification Time (TQT). TQT is an estimate of the total amount of time that could reasonably be expected to be required for a learner to achieve and demonstrate the achievement of the level of attainment necessary for the award of a Qualification. TQT includes undertaking each of the activities of Guided Learning, Directed Learning and Invigilated Assessment. Each 20-credit unit approximates to a TQT of 200 hours incorporating 100 hours of GuidedLearning.

Course Overview

The Qualification deals with complex and challenging organisational issues and opportunities. The units are closely linked to current day real world and work challenges and the Qualification will test and develop student’s workplace experience and abilities. The Qualification will require learners to make judgments and provide creative and practical solutions and ways of responding to organisational challenges and problems. An action based approach will be sought and learners who have strong motivation to progress in their chosen career and business pathway will gain significantly from the qualification.

Units

  • Responding to the Changing Business Environment
  • Effective Decision Making
  • Business Development
  • Business Models and Growing Organisations
  • Customer Management
  • Risk Management and Organisations

Learning Outcomes

  • To understand and apply the principles of leadership in a business environment
  • Review and apply the principles of business management within industry
  • To understand and apply the principles of management in a specific environment
  • To improve the employability of learners by allowing them to explore the relationship between management theories and their practical application in the business world.
  • Analyse problem solving techniques specific to business and industry
  • Select, collate, review and analyse information form a wide range of sources
  • Effectively use verbal and communication skills
  • Work independently and as part of a team
  • Manage one’s own personal development and growth

Entry Requirements

  • Learners who possess Qualifications at Level 3 and/or 4;
  • Learners who have work experience at a managerial level and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
  • Learners who possess a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their careers in business.