Get Started in Business & Travel | Level 1
Why this course?
An introduction to the areas of business, IT, travel and tourism. This course supports students in developing self-esteem and includes careers guidance and skills such as how to apply for jobs and do well in an interview. After this course, you will have the knowledge and confidence needed to move on to higher level courses or in to work.
Being on a Level 1 course, you will receive excellent help and support from experienced tutors and teaching assistants. Working in small classes, you will notice that your self-confidence and self-esteem will grow. Level 1 also boosts your social skills and ability to get on with a variety of different people.
Your study programme will also include some supported English and maths sessions and provide a first step towards gaining qualifications.
The MET welcome students from all walks of life and has courses specifically designed for those who may need some additional support in their learning.
- Receive individual support
- Learn organisational skills
- Develop customer service and digital skills
- Work with others
- Build your confidence
Start dates
| Start | |
|---|---|
| September 2022 | Apply |
Entry requirements
At least two GCSEs at grade 2 (F) or above, preferably including English and maths.
Why the MET?
- Small group sizes and individual support
- Learn organisational skills
- Customer service and IT skills
- Work with others
Facilities
- Access to quality teaching resources, rooms and studios
- Online access to course documents, resources and study support through the METs virtual learning environment
- Library and computing facilities
- Access to the MET’s student services, including career advice and additional learning support
- Cafés and coffee bars with a wide range of reasonably priced meals, snacks and drinks
- A travel agency and a hair and beauty salon, both open to the public
After this course
On successful completion, you can progress to one of our Level 2 courses in business, computing or travel and tourism.
Future careers:
- Office administrator
- Retail worker
- Marketing assistant
- IT support assistant
- Travel agent assistant
Course fees
This course is free (you do not have to pay fees) if:
- You are a UK citizen, hold EU Settlement Status or have a visa which could qualify you for home status.
- AND you are under 19 on 31 August in the year you are studying.
More information about fees for college courses and financial support for 16-19 year olds can be found here.
Please speak to our Admissions team if you have any further queries: admissions@gbmc.ac.uk | 01273 667704
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