Gateway Qualifications
Level 2
QN: 603/2397/8
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Business and Administration
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Gateway Qualifications. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 654 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Gateway Qualifications
Syllabus Units
25 Units
Guided Hours
654 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Budgeting and Managing Money
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of budgeting in a business context.
- Understand key financial concepts.
- Know about income and expenditure.
- Understand how businesses manage key financial information.
2
Business Documentation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about types of business documentation.2.
- Understand why businesses develop a ‘‘ho
- use” style.3.
- Be able to produce business documentation.
3
Business Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and select a business project.2.
- Be able to carry out research for a business project.3.
- Be able to undertake activity to complete a business project.4.
- Be able to present a business project.5.
- Be able to evaluate business project outcomes and own performance.
4
Creating Business Web-pages
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know key considerations when creating a website.2.
- Understand terminology relating to website development.3.
- Be able to create web pages or a website.4.
- Be able to evaluate the process and the outcome.
5
Effective Communication for the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of effective communication in the workplace.2.
- Know how different types of communication are appropriate for different workplace situations.3.
- Use appropriate forms of written communication for the workplace.4.
- Use appropriate forms of oral communication for the workplace.
6
Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to explore ideas for an enterprise activity.2.
- Be able to test out ideas with potential customers.3.
- Understand the risks involved in implementing the enterprise activity.4.
- Be able to present an idea for an enterprise activity to an audience.
7
Exploring Entrepreneurship
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.2.
- Understand own strengths as an enterprising person.3.
- Understand ways to develop enterprise skills and knowledge.
8
Exploring solutions to business problems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the type of problems business organisations face.2.
- Be able to explore solutions to an organisations business problems.3.
- Be able to work with others to help solve business problems.
9
ICT for the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of making effective use of ICT in the workplace.2.
- Be able to identify the ICT requirements of workplace tasks.3.
- Be able to make safe use of an ICT system to undertake workplace tasks.4.
- Be able to use ICT to find and select information for workplace tasks.5.
- Be able to use ICT to present and share work-related information.
10
Improving own Employability Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the responsibilities and working patterns associated with a specific role in a work environment.2.
- Be able to work with due regard for health and safety in the work environment.3.
- Be able to meet the professional standards expected in a chosen work environment.4.
- Be able to review own learning gained in a work environment.
11
Introduction to Self-Employment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about self-employment in a given sector.2.
- Know the characteristics of successful self-employed people.3.
- Know about income and expenditure as a self-employed person.4.
- Know the responsibilities of a self-employed person.5.
- Know about planning for self-employment.6.
- Understand the support available to people considering self-employment.
12
Numeracy Skills for the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise when to use numeracy skills in a work-related context.2.
- Be able to select appropriate mathematical approach to solving work-related problems.3.
- Be able to apply appropriate numeracy skills in a work-related context.4.
- Be able to interpret and communicate results in situations where they have applied numeracy skills in a work-related context.
13
Promoting Products and Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of promotion within the concept of the marketing mix.2.
- Know how businesses promote their products and services.3.
- Know how promotional activities influence customers.4.
- Be able to develop a plan to promote a product or service.
14
Running an Enterprise Activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to decide on an enterprise activity.2.
- Be able to work as a team to plan an enterprise activity.3.
- Be able to implement plan to run an enterprise activity.4.
- Evaluate enterprise activity.
15
Running an Event
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to develop a plan to run a specified event.2.
- Be able to present a plan.3.
- Be able to work with others to implement the proposed plan.4.
- Be able to evaluate the event.
16
Supporting Sustainability in an Office Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to support sustainability and efficiency in an office environment.2.
- Be able to support sustainability in an office environment.
17
The Role of an Administrator
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of an administrator in an office.2.
- Be able to carry out administrative tasks.3.
- Know about key administrative duties.4.
- Understand the importance of confidentiality of information.
18
Understanding Business Meeting Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand business meetings.2.
- Know about meeting techniques.3.
- Know how to plan a meeting.4.
- Know how to run a meeting.5.
- Know how delegates should behave in meetings.6.
- Know how to deal with difficult issues in meetings.7.
- Know how to evaluate a meeting.
19
Understanding Business Organisations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the aims and objectives of different types of business organisation.2.
- Know the different types of business ownership.3.
- Know how the structures of organisations differ.4.
- Know the importance of administration within an organisation.
20
Understanding Finance in a Business Context
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know key costs and expenditure for businesses.2.
- Know about key records needed to manage finance in a business context.3.
- Know why managing cash flow is important to businesses.4.
- Be able to produce and use financial documents.
21
Understanding Online Business Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about online business activities.2.
- Understand issues related to online business.3.
- Know the impact of an online business presence.
22
Working in Business Teams
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the benefits of effective team work to business organisations.2.
- Know what makes a team effective.3.
- Be able to assess own skills in relation to team work.4.
- Be able to work effectively in a team.5.
- Be able to evaluate a team activity.
23
Working with Customers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of customer service.2.
- Know how organisations ensure effective customer service.3.
- Know about effective customer service.4.
- Be able to interact positively with customers.
24
Working with Office Equipment and Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the functions of office equipment and systems.2.
- Be able to use office equipment.3.
- Be able to process, retrieve and archive information.
25
Working with People in Organisations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the practices that enhance good working relationships.2.
- Know how to maintain security and confidentiality.3.
- Be able to work with others in the workplace.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2397/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Gateway Qualifications
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2017