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Business, Finance and Travel

Whether you’re passionate about entrepreneurship, eager to become an accountant or are looking to dive into the world of management and administration, our specialised courses are designed to fuel your ambitions.

Learn what it takes to become a business, marketing or finance professional as you work alongside key employers to develop the skills they’re looking for.

Gain confidence on your work placement

You’ll take part in industry placements during your course, enabling you to put theory based learning into practice. These also help you gain experience in an area you’re passionate about.

Evie’s been combining classroom learning with hands on experience at OFP Timber Frame as part of her T Level in Business Management and Administration.

From supporting with payroll to creating training guides for new staff, during her time with the company she took on real responsibilities, growing in confidence and skill.

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Stand out with a T Level

Designed for students aged 16–19, a T Level combines 80% classroom-based learning with 20% work placement experience, with an exciting local employer.

By the time you complete a T Level, you will understand business in theory, but also have experienced it first-hand, leaving you well prepared for university, higher-level apprenticeships or skilled employment.

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Broadstairs' students win group-wide brand contest

Our T Level Business Management and Administration students emerged victorious in a group-wide design and pitching competition.

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Where can Business take you?

A Business qualification can open doors to many different industries. Explore some of the careers you could enter once you have completed your qualification.

Employer Spotlight: OFP Timber Frame

Richard, Head of HR at OFP Timber Frame, shares why they chose to take on T Level students and the benefits they’ve seen across their business.

How you apply for a course at EKC Broadstairs College

Step 1 – Find a course you’re interested in

Explore our courses online and see the wide range of academic opportunities that are available to you.

You can make up to five applications across East Kent Colleges Group’s family of Colleges.

Step 2 – Apply

Click ‘Apply’ on your chosen course, and follow the steps on the application portal.

Early applications are strongly recommended, as they give you the best chance of securing a place on your chosen course.

Step 3 – Come to an applicant day

Come along to EKC Broadstairs College to meet our team, explore our facilities and see if the course is right for you.

If you receive an offer, this must be accepted to secure your place on your chosen course.

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Career prospects

Example:
Accountant
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£49,400
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Chartered and certified accountants provide accounting and auditing services, advise clients on financial matters, collect and analyse financial information and perform other accounting duties required by management for the planning and control of an establishment’s income and expenditure.
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“It’s been great to experience the practical side of business, such as in my work placement with St Lawrence’s College.

“There, I have been helping the bursary team, and have learnt so much about what they do and gained lots of first-hand experience when it comes to admin tasks.

“This course will help me in my future career so much, as I can leave College with experience rather than having to work my way from the ground up.”

Mark
T Level Management and Administration

“I absolutely love my course. Not only is the curriculum enriching, but all my teachers are very helpful and supportive when I need them.

“The environment they have created in my College classes has made my experience a great one.

“I used to be so nervous when presenting in front of a group of people, but I have learnt how to overcome this and become more confident.”

Olivia
Level 2 Business
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“I’m currently doing work placement at OFP Timber Frame at Discovery Park in Sandwich, which is an exciting opportunity.

“I’ve loved getting to grips with their software and systems as well as having them take me under their wing.

“I’d recommend the T Level as it is so fun and you get to interact and present pretty much every day.”

Nathan
T Level Management and Administration

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