Description:
The transition year is a one-year preparation course supporting progresion to either the T Level in Legal, Finance and Accounting or T Level in Management and Administration.
This course consists of an accredited business qualification as well as practical projects that will help you develop the necessary knowledge skills and behaviours for you to progress to your next steps.
Over the year you will study:
- Introduction to Business
- Introduction to Legal and Consumer Rights
- Finance
- Business Documentation
- Recruitment
- Working as a team.
You will be assessed via examination, as well as a series of practical activities that may require you to work independently or as part of a team.
The course will have a weekly employability focus aimed at developing your employability skills, confidence and communication. This will be supported by work experience in a business environment to prepare you for the T Level industry placement. Both academic and pastoral support is available throughout the course as well as through your work experience provider, who will help you apply the theory and skills learnt in college to real life industry applications.
There may also be a requirement to study additional Maths and English which will be at the discretion of the course lead to develop report writing skills and to meet the levels expected for the T level.
Building Talent Together
This particular course represents a pathway to further progression towards much higher level qualifications that are run by the South Coast Institute of Technology.
The South Coast Institute of Technology is a collaboration of five further education colleges and two universities. We work with well known employers to deliver industry-led courses which fill skills gaps and support the economic growth of the South Coast. You can read more about the South Coast Institute of Technology by clicking the button below. South Coast IoT
Study Type:
Course Area:
3442
1 Year
Five GCSEs at grade 9-3 including English and Maths.
This course provides you with the foundation to progress onto the T Level programme in either Legal, Finance and Accountancy or Management and Administration.
Availability & Enrolment:
Will I have to pay fees?
School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies.
If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. Find more information on Advanced Learner Loans on our website.
If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived:
- Universal Credit
- Income Support
You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course).
* If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement.
It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.
For any questions about fees, remissions and entitlements, please contact our helpful Careers Team on 01329 815 200.