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Foundation Studies Digital, Business & IT Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Vocational Studies

Level 1

Course code: G45D161
Type: Full Time, A Level & T Level > Full Time
Duration: 1 year
Subject area: Business,Computing,Foundation Studies,IT
Location: Hereford
Additional Costs - £115.00

This charge identified is applicable to learners aged 16-18 who qualify for funding. Learners aged 19+ will have to pay this charge and possibly tuition and exam fees. This will depend on the course and any prior qualifications. For further information, please refer to the fees page of our website https://hlnsc.ac.uk/fees/fees-guidance/

* Fees are chargeable each year and the fees quoted will be for the current year only, if the course is more than 1 year further fees will be due next year.

About the course

The purpose of this qualification is to develop the transferable skills, attributes and behaviours needed for learners to progress to further study and ultimately to employment. The qualification is designed to be delivered in an applied way, bringing together appropriate content with practical and technical skills.

Why choose us

All learners taking this qualification will study core units that focus on key transferable skills such as research and planning, time management and working with others. Learners will also take a number Digital and IT units. The content of the Digital and IT units offer a broad introduction to the skills and knowledge within that sector allowing the delivery to be practical and active in order to engage the learners.

What you could do next

Computing & IT – Level 2 Business Studies Level 2 Foundation Studies Level 2 Vocational

Popular modules

  • Being Organised

  • Developing a Personal Progression Plan

  • Recording Income and Expenditure

  • Shooting a Short Film

  • Creating a Website

Key facts

You will learn a range of Digital and IT skills, the units cover activities such as solving Technical IT Problems, Creating a Website and Developing a Digital Product.

Assessment methods

Assessment is continuous, with assignment projects and practical work. You will be given opportunities to carry out practical tasks, present information that you have gathered.

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements