Work Skills (Business and Computing) - Level 1

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Length 35 weeks
Study Full-Time
Location Carlisle College

Qualification Gained

Level 1 BTEC Extended Certificate in Work Skills Pathway to Computing

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More about the course

This qualification puts learning into the context of the world of work, giving you the opportunity to apply your research, skills and knowledge in relevant and realistic work contexts.

You will build your knowledge, understanding and skills needed for career progression or further study, while developing knowledge of professional behaviours in the context of Business and Computing to support future career and course choices.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 3 (C)

including

English and maths

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

Scottish National 4 in English and Maths at a pass

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course you will achieve a Level 1 BTEC Extended Certificate in Work Skills (Business and Computing)

What will I learn?

Developing work-related skills and behaviours
Being entrepreneurial
Working as part of a team
Planning the use of digital products and services in the workplace
Developing job application skills
Using IT to manage information at work

How is the course taught?

Lectures
Group exercises
Practical work
Self-directed study

How am I assessed?

Practical activities
Written assignments
Workbooks
Presentations
Posters
Case studies
Work placement
Scenarios and role play

Work experience opportunities

You will be supported to seek work experience within the industries of business and computing. You may also get the opportunity to work on employer set projects with learners recently working closely with Oak Tree Animal Trust.

English and Maths

If you have not achieved GCSE grade 4 in either English or maths, you will be supported through dedicated lessons to achieve these qualifications.

Where can I progress?

On successful completion of the course, you have the opportunity to progress on to a Level 2 Certificate Esports, Level 2 First Diploma in Creative Technology or Level 2 Business or a Level 3 programme on achieving both maths and English at grade 4.

Course Costs

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.

Husamettin Kocaturkmen

Business Tutor

With a First-Class BA (Hons) degree in International Tourism and Business Management, I bring both academic expertise and hands-on industry experience to the classroom. Over the past four years, I have been teaching and inspiring students in various business disciplines, including customer service, finance, marketing, and event management. Before becoming a lecturer, I gained valuable experience in retail and hospitality management in the UK & abroad, which allows me to share real-life industry insights that enrich my students’ learning experience. I am passionate about business and enjoy connecting theory with practice to prepare students for their future careers. I am particularly excited to support the launch of our T Level in Business Management and Administration and look forward to continuing to work collaboratively with our fantastic team to deliver high-quality education. Teaching is not just my profession—it’s my passion, and I truly enjoy helping our students achieve their goals and aspirations.

Peter Cunningham

Business Tutor

I studied Hotel management at Carlisle College after I left Trinity, and moved south to work in the hotel industry for several years before moving to airport passenger catering at London Stansted Airport. I developed my career working in area manager roles for Greene King, Whitbread, Starbucks, and most recently Odeon Cinemas where I was area manager for East Scotland. I made the move to education for a variety of reasons, the main one being my belief that I had so much to offer new students by way of industry knowledge that could help provide context to my lessons. Hilary Clinton said “Don’t confuse having a career with having a life” and this is a belief I subscribe to, and working at this college allows me to achieve the correct work-life balance in a job that gives me more satisfaction and sense of achievement than any other job I have had.