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Qualifi Level 4 Diploma In Business Management (601/6048/2)
Upon completing this Level 4 diploma, learners can progress to a Qualifi Level 5 qualification, or the second year of ...
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Specifications
- Qualification title: Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Business Management.
- Qualification type: Vocational Related Qualification (Higher Education).
- Accreditation status: Accredited
- Credit Equivalency: 120
- Qualification number (RQF): 601/6048/2
- Progression routes: Qualifi Level 5 Diploma or second of 3 year Honours Degree at UK University
Entry Requirements
Learners will be expected to possess qualifications at Level 3, for example ‘A’ Levels or vocational awards. Or learners may be expected to have spent some time in an organisational role and shown they have capability and drive to develop.
Career Opportunities
Primary areas of employment include:
Operations Manager
Office Manager
Financial Planner
Programme Manager
Assistant Manager
Business Analyst
Fleet Manager
Course Overview
The Level 4 Diploma provides an introduction to the main facets and operations of organisations. It introduces the challenges faced by modern day businesses. The qualification focuses on developing understanding, skills and abilities to equip the Learner with the awareness and aptitudes to be an effective organisational manager and leader.
The qualification is made up of 6 units. All units are mandatory and required by learners for the Level 4 Diploma in Business Management.
Learning Outcomes
- To understand and apply the principles of leadership in a business environment
- Review and apply the principles of business management within industry
- To understand and apply the principles of management in a specific environment
- To improve the employability of learners by allowing them to explore the relationship between management theories and their practical application in the business world.
- Analyse problem solving techniques specific to business and industry
- Select, collate, review and analyse information form a wide range of sources
- Effectively use verbal and communication skills
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Manage one’s own personal development and growth
There are six mandatory units for each qualification. All units cover a number of topics relating to learning outcomes. Each unit has the equivalency of 20 credits.
Learners are required to complete six units at Level 4 to achieve the 120 credits required to gain the Level 4 Diploma in Business Management. Learners achieving 120 credits for the Level 4 may then opt to progress to either the Level 5 Diploma in Business Management to gain a further 120 credits or The Level 5 Diploma in Business Enterprise.
Course materials
Mandatory Units
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1
Unit Reference: D/507/1581 - Communications in OrganisationsRQF level: 4
Overview
This unit is divided into three parts and examines Communications at an organisational level, interpersonal communications and managing internal and external communications.
Effective communications are vital to the success of any organisation, to ensure understanding, involvement and commitment to organisational policies and procedures.
Organisations today often need to change their policies and procedures to survive in the developing local and global economies. It is important for managers to realise the importance of sound communication practice and systems to ensure the effective development and dissemination of new ideas and decisions for change.
This unit will help managers explore the links between good communications and the development of workforce understanding and commitment to change by considering what is meant by good communications practice. It will then help them look at their communication skills as well as how to improve links between their team, other parts of the organisation and beyond.
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2
Unit Reference: H/507/1582 - Leadership and the Organisation
RQF level: 4
Overview
This unit looks at the development of practical leadership skills at a non-strategic level within the rapidly changing working environment.
The unit provides an opportunity for learners to explore in depth the attributes and skills of successful leaders. Learners will also be able to consider how some of the leadership theories and models can be applied to specific situations and to learn how leadership skills can be developed.
The unit draws on a selection of established principles and on more recent work. It seeks to consider their relevance to specific working situations.
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3
Unit Reference: M/507/1584 - Financial Awareness
RQF level: 4
Overview
This unit is designed to introduce learners to the nature, role and importance of financial information in organisations from a managerial perspective. Learners will have the opportunity to look at communication and interpretation of financial information for managing organisations, its regulation and structuring and use in decision making, together with the principles of accounting, standards expected, and concepts and conventions that influence the presentation of financial information.
Learners will, through the examination of financial information, learn about the important issues relating to the measurement of efficiency, profitability and solvency, and the different demands on organisations made by different stakeholders. They will also explore the extent to which external confidence is determined by financial performance.
Learners will examine how financial information can be interpreted, analysed and evaluated, how costs in an organisation can be monitored and controlled, and how the concept of contribution aids decision making.
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4
Unit Reference: A/507/1586 - Managing Change
RQF level: 4
Overview
Management has often been defined as ‘creating change through people’ and this unit encourages learners to adopt this approach to change. It is designed for managers or potential managers working at first line or operational levels who are seeking to change ongoing systems and processes in the workplace.
Learners will gain the realisation that it is only through the people that they work with that change can become successful.
This unit will allow learners to take a problem solving approach, initially defining issues and then looking at options, before selecting an appropriate route to change.
Finally, the unit looks at planning for implementation and evaluation of the change itself. There will be an emphasis on involving those directly affected, to gain their experience and knowledge as well as their commitment to, and ownership of, the change itself.
Throughout the unit, importance will be placed the need to manage and control the change process by effective monitoring and evaluation. Various change models will be used as the basis of activity.
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5
Unit Reference: F/507/1587 - Business Operations
RQF level: 4
Overview
This unit focuses upon the effective and efficient planning and management of work activities. It provides learners with the knowledge and skills to design, implement and change operational plans to improve effectiveness and efficiency, and to design and monitor appropriate systems to ensure quality of the products and services.
Learners may investigate their own organisation and their role within it. Their research will involve evaluating the importance of business processes in delivering outcomes based on business goals and objectives, establishing customer requirements and developing and implementing operational plans to meet them.
This will include the identification of resources needed, the planning and allocation of appropriate work activities, the setting and monitoring of performance measures and quality standards, and then taking appropriate action or making suitable recommendations to solve problems at work and managing the resulting change.
Consideration will be given throughout the unit to legal, regulatory and ethical requirements, particularly to the maintenance of health and safety.
Learners will discover that the objectives of successful managers are largely achieved through others and that the involvement of teams, peers and individuals is crucial to the efficient and effective management of activities.
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6
Unit Reference: J/507/1588 - Developing Teams
RQF level: 4
Overview
This unit focuses on building, developing and supporting teams to enable them to achieve their goals and objectives. Learners must identify the skills and potential of team members while providing opportunities for them to gain new skills and experiences.
Learners will evaluate team roles and their importance when allocating team members to appropriate tasks in order to achieve objectives.
A key factor in a winning team is the team leader. Learners will have the opportunity to examine the qualities required of an effective leader to ensure that tasks are achieved, while building and developing the team and individuals within it.
This unit also focuses on methods for monitoring team performance and approaches for handling poor performance and conflict.
where will I study?
You can choose based on your location or select online any time any where.
what are the entry criteria for Level 4?
The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access, for this qualification applicants must be aged 18 or over. It is envisaged that learners entering the Level 4 Diploma will have a Level 3 qualification.
How will I give the Examination?
No Examination, These qualifications are vocational as they can support a learner's career progression. To meet QUALIFI’s aim to provide an appropriate assessment method each unit will be assessed through tasks that will be written in a way to make them realistic ‘work-related’ tasks wherever possible. Learners will need to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and. Original thought, problem solving and recommendations on actions will also be asked for from learners where appropriate for the unit.
What will I get after successful complete the course?
The Qualification is made up of 6 units. All units are mandatory and required by learners to be awarded the Level 4 Diploma in Business Management equivalent to first University Year.
Learners completing the QUALIFI Level 3 Diploma in Business Management can progress to
Completing the QUALIFI Level 4 Diploma will enable learners to progress to: • QUALIFI Level 5 Diploma in related areas. •or Bachelor’s degree second year. • or Employment in an associated profession.
Join now, no need for an exam. Skills assessments is required, finish your level 4 and progress to second year UK Degree at your university.
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