T LEVEL - Foundation Year

This is a 2 year course equivalent to 3 A Levels and includes 9 weeks minimum working with an employer on an industry placement.

On this course you will develop the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry into a range of management and administration occupations including office manager, supervisor, medical secretary, civil service, personal assistant and barrister’s clerk.

KEY TOPICS

• business context – an overview of organisational cultures and values, different types of internal and external stakeholders, different forms of governance and the impact of organisations on society and the environment

• project and change management – an understanding of the common change management theories and models and how to support and improve projects

• business behaviours – the importance of good communication and adapting social communication styles to professional standards and according to purpose, medium and audience

• quality and compliance – the importance of maintaining and improving quality in all aspects of public and private sector organisations

OPTIONS TO SPECIALISE

In addition to the core content, you will also complete at least one module of occupation-specific content.

The specialisms available in the T Level in Management and Administration are:

• Business support

• Business improvement

• Team leadership and management