National Foundation Diploma
The Foundation Diploma is for learners looking to study business as a one-year, full-time course, or for those wishing to take it alongside another area of contrasting or complementary study, as part of a two-year, full-time study programme. If taken as part of a programme of study that includes other BTEC Nationals or A Levels it supports progression to higher education. It also supports progression to an Apprenticeship in the business sector or to a further year of study at Level 3.
Key Facts
- UCAS Points range: 0-84 points
- Guided Learning Hours: 510 hours
- Number of units: 6
- A Level Equivalent: 1.5 A Levels
Mandatory Units
Optional Units
- Recruitment and Selection Process
- Investigating Customer Service
- Market Research
- Investigating Customer Service
- The English Legal System
- Work Experience in Business
- Recording Financial Transactions
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Investigating Retail Business
- Visual Merchandising
- Digital Marketing
- Pitching for a New Business
- Training and Development
- Employment Law
- Effective Management of Personal Debt
- Supply Chain Operations