This is an optional Unit within HNC/HND Administration and Information Technology course, but is also included within other HN Group Awards and can be taken as a stand-alone Unit. It is designed to provide candidates with the knowledge and skills for further study or employment in an administrative or IT/Business environment, and will provide you with knowledge and understanding of marketing and its use in organisations. It explains the influence of the external environment and the importance of market research when making marketing decisions. It also introduces the concept of segmentation and target marketing, and will help to develop your understanding of the marketing mix in the context of both products and services.
For further information on this course, please visit the SQA website.
Credit points and level: 1 HN credits at SCQF level 7: (8 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 7)
Throughout the course you will be encouraged to relate marketing theory to relevant examples. On completion of this Unit you be able to:
In order to complete the unit successfully, you will be required to achieve a satisfactory level of performance in all pieces of assessed work. Both assessments take place under open book conditions and are designed to encourage candidates to relate marketing theory to relevant examples. Please note that assessments could take a variety of forms, e.g. two assignments consisting of a set of structured questions and another set of questions based on a case study.
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Pre-entry guidance is required prior to booking a place on this course. Please contact our Distance Learning Co-ordinators by email or call 01346 506014.
Applicants should be confident in communications. This can be demonstrated by possession of Communication Core Skills at SCQF Level 5.
You may be required to attend College for assessment. Please check if this is a requirement for your course.
Your course may be free if you are not a full time student with NESCol and you are : in receipt of benefits; or care-experienced; or your household taxable income falls below defined levels.
This course is eligible for ITA funding which offers up to £200 towards the cost of training. Conditions apply.
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Pre-entry guidance is required prior to booking a place on this course. Please contact Brenda Bryce, Distance Learning Co-ordinator by email or on 01346 506014 in the first instance for more information. When submitting your distance learning application form, please ensure you attach the additional information sheet listing qualifications and previous knowledge with your application. You may be required to attend College for assessment. Please check if this is a requirement for your course.
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