Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management (RQF)

• Access Duration: 12 Months
• Awarded by: ATHE
• Credit Value: 120
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 480
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 1200
• Qualification Level: 4
• Qualification Number: 603/3339/X

• Gain a complete understanding of the business environment and its impact on organisational operations.
• Develop effective management and leadership skills that can be applied in various business settings.
• Have a solid understanding of financial principles and manage business finance.
• Enhance communication skills to present, negotiate, and manage business relationships.
• Explore the impacts and benefits of customer service in business.
• Learn about people management and how it impacts a successful business.

The Level 4 Extended Diploma in Business and Management is a key qualification that provides an ideal pathway for those seeking new job opportunities, career shifts, academic growth, or professional advancement. This diploma reflects a solid understanding of business and management principles and qualifies you for various roles across different industries, often with attractive perks and benefits. With this certification, you’ll be prepared for junior management or supervisory positions. Also, it allows you to advance to ATHE Level 5 qualifications in business and management or continue on to a university degree. Here are some career prospects you can explore, along with the average UK salary per annum (approximately) according to Glassdoor.

• Entrepreneur – £70,000
• Small Business Owner – £66,000
• Sales Manager – £57,000
• Marketing Associate – £52,000
• Business Support Manager – £44,000
• Office Manager – £38,000

• Learners must be over the age of 18.
• 5 or more GCSEs at Grade C and above.
• GCE Advanced Level with achievement in 2 or more subjects.
• Other related Level 3 subjects such as the ATHE Level 3 Diploma.
• Other equivalent international qualifications.
• A good standard of written and spoken English to the recommended standards of proficiency.

• This course can be completed in a matter of months or over the course of a year. Most learners will complete this course in 9-12 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 Extended Diploma in Business and Management requires approximately 480 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: 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. (Pass 320 – 384, Merit 385 – 488, Distinction 489+)
• 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: Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management

Alternative progression pathway;

• Level 4 Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care
• Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care
• Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Administration

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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.