BUSINESS EXTENDED CERTIFICATE
BTEC
(Equivalent to – 1 A Level)
Awarding Body: Pearson
QAN: 601/7159/5
OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE
The BTEC Business course will enable students to gain knowledge and understanding of the business sector with an emphasis on developing skills relevant to the workplace. Varied teaching methods are used throughout the course and assessment is based upon authentic business situations. Approximately 50 % of the course is exam assessed, while the remaining units are all coursework assessed. Students will have the opportunity to attend a work experience placement of their choice, which will also contribute to their qualification.
Students will study three mandatory units (Unit 1, 2 and 3) and one optional unit- Unit 8.
CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT
- Unit 1 Exploring Business (Internal Assessed)
- Unit 2 Developing a Marketing Campaign (External Assessed)
- Unit 3 Personal and Business Finance (External Assessed)
- Unit 8 Recruitment and Selection process. (Internal Assessed)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students will need a grade 5 in GCSE English and Maths as well as another 3 GCSE or equivalent qualifications at grade 5 or above.