Finance (Vocational)
Knole Academy
Knole Academy, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3LE
Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Wednesday, 01 September 2027
Knole Academy
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Please contact the provider directly to apply for this course.
Application Instructions
Applications Open - 10th November 2025
Applications Close - 27th February 2026
Entry Requirements - Please refer to the Sixth Form Course Directory via the website www.knoleacademy.org
Option blocks and detailed subject information can be found in our course directory https://www.knoleacademy.org/3569/information-for-students-applying-for-september-2025
How to Apply - Via Kent Choices
PLEASE NOTE WHEN SELECTING COURSES THERE ARE FOUR POSSIBLE PATHWAYS
Vocational pathway - Select minimum of 3 vocational subjects
IBCP pathway - Select minimum 1 vocational and minimum 2 IB subjects
IBDP pathway - Select only the IBDP option from Block E. We will contact you about subject options
Level 2 pathway -Select either Culinary Skills or Hairdressing
Course Summary
This qualification has been designed to encourage students to be inspired to meet their lifestyle aspirations. This will be achieved by teaching students to apply appropriate solutions from the varied choices available within the evolving and competitive financial services marketplace.
The certificate enables students to make informed decisions regarding their finances. It will also help students to become responsible borrowers, sensible savers and have an appreciation of the need for financial planning throughout their lives
Course Details
Year 12 (Certificate):
Unit 1: Financial Capability for the immediate and short term
Unit 2: Financial Capability for the medium and long term
Year 13 (Diploma):
Unit 3: Sustainability of an individual’s finances
Unit 8: Sustainability of the Financial Services System
How will it be delivered and assessed?
There are two units of study on the first year of this course. Both units will be assessed by e-test / written paper made up of the following components: Part A – 45 minute multiple choice exam; Part B – 105 minute exam based on a pre-released case study requiring essay responses to five questions.
Entry requirements
Minimum of 5 9-4 grades in GCSE examinations including English and Maths.
Your next steps...
Future courses & possible careers
Banking
Financial Services
Investments
Insurance Services
Investment Banking
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