Level 4 Diploma in Business and Management (RQF)

• Access Duration: 12 Months
• Awarded by: ATHE
• Credit Value: 60
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 240
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 600
• Qualification Level: 4
• Qualification Number: 610/2057/6

• Analyse the internal and external factors that impact business operations, including economic, social, and legal influences.
• Demonstrate knowledge of key management principles and their application in various business scenarios.
• Develop leadership skills, including team building and communication.
• Apply marketing concepts to real-world business problems, developing strategies to meet customer needs and achieve business goals.
• Explore the impacts and benefits of customer service in business.
• Understand basic financial principles, including budgeting, financial reporting, and cost management.

This Level 4 Diploma in Business and Management is a valuable credential that offers an excellent pathway for those pursuing new employment, career changes, academic progression, or career advancement. This qualification demonstrates a fundamental knowledge of business and management. The certification opens up a variety of job roles across multiple sectors with attractive perks and benefits. With this qualification, you can expect to work in diverse job roles. You can also advance to ATHE Level 5 qualifications in business and management or progress to a university degree. Here are some career prospects you can pursue once you’re certified.

• Team Lead
• Supervisor
• Administrative Assistant
• Office Assistant
• Management Assistant
• Entrepreneur
• Small Business Owner

• Learners must be over the age of 19.
• GCE A-Level with achievement in 2 or more subjects supported by 5 or more GCSEs at grades 4 and above.
• A Level 3 qualification in law or legal studies such as the ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Law.
• Other equivalent international qualifications.
• A good standard of written and spoken English.

• This course can be completed in a matter of months or over the course of a year. Most learners will complete this course in 6-9 months. Some learners may complete the course quicker, depending on their personal circumstances and available study time. We will accommodate your pace, providing unlimited support for 12 months.
• The ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Business and Management requires approximately 240 guided study hours. This figure is an estimate and depends on how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how quickly you grasp the teaching, learning concepts, and course materials

• Written Assignments: There are two units. You will complete written assignments based on your understanding of the external and internal business environment that demonstrates your business expertise and insights. Your assignments will be carefully reviewed and evaluated by an assessor. These assignments will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge of the course theory. You can achieve a Pass, Merit, or Distinction for each unit based on the quality of the work submitted.
• Internal Marking and Feedback: All completed assignments are marked internally within South London College. You will receive constructive feedback and guidance from your personal tutor, which will support your learning and improvement.
• Assessor Support: You will have comprehensive access to support from assessors via various channels including telephone, WhatsApp, online discussions, email, and web chats.

For further details or any specific questions about the assessment process, please click the ‘Enquiry’ button below to get in touch with us.

Next Steps for a Possible Academic Progression Pathway:

• Step 01: Level 5 Diploma in Business and Management
• Step 02: Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Management

Alternative Progression Pathways:

• Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management
• Level 4 Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care
• Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care
• HTQS (Higher Technical Qualifications) and Higher-Level Apprenticeships and Level 5 in business and management areas.

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RQF

The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is a system used in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales to categorise and regulate qualifications based on their level of difficulty and size. RQF is jointly regulated by England’s regulator Ofqual, Wales DCELLS, and Northern Ireland’s CCEA. The RQF ensures qualifications are standardised, making it easier for learners, employers, and educational institutions to understand the value and level of each qualification. The framework consists of nine levels, from Entry Level to Level 8, with each level indicating the complexity and depth of learning. For a qualification to be recognised as part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), it must be created or approved by an awarding body that is acknowledged by one of the government-appointed regulatory bodies.