TQUK Level 4 Diploma Business Management (RQF) is regulated by Ofqual

Description

Qualification Purpose

The qualification offers learners the opportunity to develop knowledge, understanding and skills related to a range of management areas including: businesses types and functions, developing marketing plans, human resource management, the role of a leader and the functions of a manager, management accounting, project management principles, innovation and entrepreneurship. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of organisational structures and functions. They will explore internal and external factors affecting decision making in an organisation. The role of a leader, the functions of a manager and the various characteristics, traits and behaviours for effective management and leadership are covered. Other areas covered include developing marketing plans, human resource management, management accounting, project management principles, methodologies, tools, techniques and implementation, carrying out a business project, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of level two in literacy and numeracy or equivalent. It would be beneficial for learners to have a business management qualification at level 3 and experience of working in a business environment. The qualification is suitable for learners of 18 years of age and above.

Progression

Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as: TQUK Level 5 Diploma Business Management TQUK Level 5 Award/Diploma in Management and Leadership Level 5 Diploma in Human Resource Management Opportunities within their current job role/alternative job roles.

Total Qualification Time

This is an estimate of the total length of time it is expected that a learner will typically take to achieve and demonstrate the level of attainment necessary for the award of the qualification i.e. to achieve all learning outcomes. Total Qualification Time is comprised of GLH and an estimate of the number of hours a learner is likely to spend in preparation, study or any other learning including assessment, which takes place as directed by, but not under the supervision of a lecturer, supervisor or tutor. The credit value, where given, for a qualification is determined by TQT, as one credit corresponds to 10 hours of learning. Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 1200 hours.

Guided Learning Hours

These hours are made up of all real time contact time, guidance or supervision of a learner by a lecturer, supervisor, tutor, trainer or other appropriate provider of education or training. GLH for this qualification is 480.

Assessment

It is essential that all learners are assessed in English unless the qualification specification specifically states that another language may be accepted. This ruling also applies to all learner evidence presented for external quality assurance purposes. The qualification is assessed by internally set and marked assessments subject to external quality assurance.

All learning outcomes which assess knowledge and understanding (usually beginning with ‘understand’ or ‘know how to’) may be assessed through, for example, internally set and marked written assignments, tasks, records of oral or written questions, workbooks, or other portfolio evidence. All learning outcomes which require demonstration of practical skills and confirmation of workplace competence (usually learning outcomes beginning with ‘be able to’) should be assessed through observation of learner performance in real work situations. Details of specific requirements and where simulation is/ is not permitted are included in the unit specifications or can be found in the required assessment principles document. Materials for internal assessment must be submitted to TQUK for approval before use and must be mapped to the relevant unit, learning outcome and assessment criteria. All learning outcomes and assessment criteria must be met to achieve a pass – there is no grading. Each unit within the qualification may have its own assessment requirements, assessment guidance and range.

• Assessment requirements are conditions of assessment that must be met by learners when undertaking their assessments to achieve the unit or meet a particular assessment criterion.
• Assessment guidance are areas that could be covered by learners in their assessments to achieve the unit or particular assessment criteria but are not mandatory.
• Useful Websites are resources that could be used by centres for the delivery of the qualification and by learners to support them with the completion of the unit.