Qualification details

EDEXCEL Level 1 Foundation Diploma in Business, Administration and Finance

Qualification summary

The Foundation Diploma in Business, Administration and Finance provides a programme which:

a) reflects the blend of business, technical and interpersonal skills needed in modern business.

b) develops a broad understanding of business, administration and finance

c) develops functional skills in maths, English and ICT and Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills

d) gives learners the opportunity to learn about a range of business-related jobs

e) encourages learners to plan, do, and review their work.

f) inspires learners through an approach to learning and assessment that emphasises the application of knowledge and skills to relevant, real-world tasks.

g) develops skills in team working, organisation and communication throughout delivery and assessment.

h) helps make learners more employable, whether after higher education or directly from the Diploma, through the use of up to date, employer-relevant content and the development of employability skills.

Qualification details

500/4924/0
1
DIP - Diploma
Business, Administration and Finance
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2008
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2009
Accreditation end date:
31/08/2014
Certification end date:
31/08/2015
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
The Foundation Diploma in Business, Administration and Finance, enables learners to progress to employment within the Business, Administration and Finance sector and related industries. The qualification will also provide opportunities for progression to Higher and Advanced Diplomas, qualifications such as GCSEs, a range of further and higher education courses, and Apprenticeships.
No specific job occupation
  • 15 Business, Administration and Law
    • 15.3  Business Management
600-660
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