Business, Management and Leadership, T Level

Business, Management and Leadership, T Level

This course provides a solid foundation for a successful career in business management and leadership, equipping you with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead teams, make informed business decisions, and drive organisational success.

The T Level offers a practical and hands-on approach to various subjects including strategic planning, team management, decision-making, financial management, and communication skills. You will develop leadership qualities and practical management skills that are highly valued in the business world.

T Levels are designed to provide a technical alternative to A Levels and are developed in collaboration with employers, ensuring that courses meet industry demands and equip students with the precise skills valued by employers in specific sectors.

These two-year courses are equivalent to three A Levels, illustrating the depth of learning involved. One of the distinguishing features of T Levels is the minimum 45-day industry placement, allowing students to gain practical experience and develop essential employability skills. With their unique blend of classroom learning and on-the-job experience, T Levels offer students a clear pathway to rewarding careers in their chosen fields.

When you study with us you will automatically join our Business Career Excellence Hub, which is endorsed by leading employers who are actively involved throughout your whole training programme.

Through guest lectures, company visits, work experience and recruitment events, you will have unrivalled access to potential employers – that means invaluable industry insight and numerous networking opportunities.

You’ll study in purpose-built classrooms, designed to enhance your learning experience, and you’ll benefit from a wide range of facilities including our new boardroom and business suite.

Your mentors will be experienced tutors and assessors who have worked in reputable firms and run their own businesses. They will guide you through your study programme and placement, and ensure you’re fully prepared for your next steps after college.

What Does This Course Invole

You’ll develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector and get the chance to specialise in subjects that support your interests. You’ll undertake a practical work placement in a real-world environment, giving you the opportunity to learn from professionals on-the-job and utilise your new skills and knowledge.

The Business Management T Level will help you develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector, including:

• 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.

You will also specialise in Team Leadership and Management in year two of the programme.

As part of this study programme, you will develop your maths and English skills, and attend tutorials and Individual Development (ID). All aspects of your study programme will be discussed at your interview. ## ASSESSMENT METHOD

Around 80% of your time will be spent in the classroom, learning the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where you’ll put these skills into practice.

You will be assessed by two examinations, an employer project and a synoptic practical assignment.

After successful completion of the Business T Level, you will receive an overall grade of pass, merit, or distinction. You will receive a nationally recognised certificate which will show your overall grade and a breakdown of what you have achieved.

To help T Level students get into higher education, UCAS tariff points will be allocated to T Levels. UCAS points will only be allocated to the overall T Level grade.

Future Opportunties

To help T Level students get into higher education, UCAS tariff points have been allocated to T Levels, which means they will be equivalent to three A Levels.

This means you will have opportunities to progress to university degrees, such as the BA (Hons) in Business Management and Sustainability at the University Centre Weston, Higher Level apprenticeships or directly to the workplace.

Career options might include working as a business improvement coordinator, team leader or project support, management, administration, and business support roles.

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (including English and maths), or the Business Extended Certificate.