Business English Study & Work Placement Process

BBS can arrange professional placements in industry, commerce, retail trades, and elsewhere. Such placements are suitable for trainees with an upper-Intermediate to Advanced level in English, who have work experience in their own country. The aim is for trainees to broaden their experience in a vocational environment, as well as hone their English-language skills, with a view to improving their careers, as well as their knowledge and experience.

Placements are for up to 12 weeks duration, and would follow a minimum of 4 weeks Business English study at BBS.

The choice of course to be studied, prior to each placement, is for each student to decide. However, BBS would recommended the year-round 12-week Communications & Business Skills study programme, or one of our business or professional certificate, higher-certificate or diploma courses. Following their business and English training, you will be placed in work with a business that is complementary to your current or planned career. The work undertaken during the period of each placement is unpaid, and should be considered as part of the ongoing training programme. However, trainees must understand that you cannot specify a particular company or location for your placement. BBS will closely monitor your progress during your work placement to ensure that the experience is a satisfactory one for all concerned. We will also ensure that you receive appropriate references from your employers on completion.

Professional Work Placements

BBSI has previously provided placements in a wide range of fields, including the following:

�        marketing 

�        healthcare

�        travel agency   

�        hotels & catering

�        local government   

�        electrics/electronics

�        department stores   

�        international banking

Training Outcomes

On successful completion of a BBSI study and work-placement programme, you will be issued with a BBSI Certificate, Higher-Certificate, or Diploma in your chosen subject, a BBSI Certificate of Placement, and an NCFE Certificate of Work Placement. Each trainees will also be required to produce a Portfolio of Work to document their experiences. All this documentation will serve you well in future employment applications. Your employers will also provide you with a work reference.