Business BTEC Block A or D
Business, Administration and Law
We are only accepting one application per candidate.
What will you be working towards?
| Code | B1 |
| Qualification Type | National Certificate (BTEC) |
| Qualification Level | Level 3 |
| Course type | Full Time |
Overview
This BTEC course is available as a:
- Level 3 Certificate - 180 credits – Equivalent to an AS Level.
- Level 3 Extended Certificate - 360 credits – Equivalent to 1 A Level.
- Level 3 Foundation Diploma - 540 credits – Equivalent to 2 A Levels.
Details
In Year 1, you will complete 2 units for the Certificate:
- Unit 1 – Exploring Business (Assessed via coursework) 90 credits
- Unit 2 – Developing a Marketing Campaign (Assessed via controlled conditions) 90 credits
In Year 2, you will complete 2 more units for the Extended Certificate:
- Unit 3 – Personal and Business Finance (Assessed via exam) 120 credits
- Unit 8 – Recruitment and selection (assessed via coursework) 60 credits
How will it be delivered?
The units are assessed differently. Units 1 and 8 are internally assessed pieces of coursework. Unit 2 is an externally assessed assignment, written in exam conditions. Unit 3 is an externally assessed exam.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs grades at 9 to 4 including English and Maths. Successful completion of a Level 2 Business course would be beneficial but not essential. If Business has been studied before then a 4 is desired, a conversation is required with the Principal Teacher.
Your next steps...
The course covers all aspects of business and with further training you may wish to specialise and study a professional qualification in your chosen area such as Marketing, Retail or Customer Service.
The course provides a work related programme of study so you could go straight into a job as it helps you develop the skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers are looking for.
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