Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Business Administration

Programme outline

This full-time course aims to help students at college who are preparing for work or work experience, and adults who may be entering employment for the first time. The Diploma is made up of 37 credits and you will study 9 or 10 assignments on various aspects of Administration that build up to this total. Subjects include: Creating Business Documents, Communicating Electronically, Handling Mail, Supporting Business Meetings, Welcoming Visitors and Job Opportunities in Business Admin.

What do I need to get on the course?

College interview and assessment.

Where does it lead?

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Business and Administration or Level 2 Diploma in Administration (Business Professional).

How will I learn?

You will learn in our model office which is an open plan working environment with office equipment.

How will the learning be examined or assessed?

Assessments are carried out throughout the year via assignments.

Where do I go if I have further questions?

Prospective students can contact the course information team on 020 7613 9123. Or, you can email them: info@hackney.ac.uk

How much will it cost?

Don’t worry about the cost of learning! We can help and advise you. 16-18 year-olds do not have to pay tuition fees on FE courses and if you would have been eligible for EMA, you may now receive a bursary. Transport for London student travel cards are available, giving discounts to 16-18s. If you’re aged 18-23, many courses are FREE or DISCOUNTED. If you’re aged 24 or over and enrolling on an approved level 3 or higher further education course, you can get a government loan to cover the tuition cost of your course. You don’t start paying back this loan until you earn a minimum of £21,000 per year – and the amount you are charged depends on how much you earn. Visit the ‘Fees’ section of our website which is found under the ‘Supporting you’ tab at the top of this page for more information.

How do I enrol?

For 16-18 year old students main enrolment is the day when GCSE results are released (August).

However, early enrolment does take place during the summer. Please contact our central admissions department for details on 020 7613 9123 or by email: info@hackney.ac.uk.

For adults our main enrolment week is the last week in August.

Student success

The achievement rate last year was 93% and 86% of those students progressed to the next level or another course at HCC.

What's the time commitment

Attendance at college is over 3 days. Homework and assignments may need to be completed on the other 2 days.

Where do I go?

Shoreditch Campus, Falkirk Street, London N1 6HQ. Visit the “How to find us” page on our website for directions.

Support for you

Before you start your lessons, you’ll take part in induction sessions, where you’ll meet other students and find out all about the support that’s available to you. This includes learning about the Virtual Learning Environment, tutorials and the campus facilities. All students can receive free, confidential and impartial advice on things like: your next step in education or your career, finance, housing, health, immigration, benefit claims, legal problems, sexual health, drugs, staying safe, personal / emotional concerns and other issues.

The college experience

Based in the heart of Hoxton, our Shoreditch Campus is a great place to study. It’s spacious, with well-thought our study facilities – plus outdoor and indoor social areas to catch up with friends. Students from many different backgrounds come to HCC and achieve – so you’re bound to fit in. Last year, 91% of our students said they’d recommend us to a friend. 83% said the college was a friendly place to study, 79% planned to progress onto another course with us and 97% felt that HCC was a safe place to be.

Information about the college

HCC is an award-winning College (Queen’s Anniversary Prize, Beacon Awards Winner (two years running), London Education Partnership Awards, TES 2012 FE Awards Winner, Investors in People GOLD award – and more!) It’s officially a ‘Good’ College (Ofsted 2010) with 82% of teachers good or outstanding. Courses range from pre-entry level right up to post-graduate level.