Business: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business
Folkestone Academy
Academy Lane, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP
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Application Instructions
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Entry Requirements - Minimum 4 grades in English and Maths with specific criteria depending on subject choice
How to Apply -
External applicants - Please apply via Kent choices on the T6 - Turner Sixth Form Page - which can be found here
Internal applicants - if you are already a pupil within the Turner Schools Trust you will be able to access our application form on our website.
Please ensure you add three courses in total to your application. (You are only able to choose one subject from each block). Please remember Sport Academy's are an added extra to your three chosen subjects.
Need help? Please see your school’s careers advisor if you are unsure how to apply. If you are unable to do so, please contact the Folkestone Academy for further advice on 01303 842400 or email pippa.ohanlon@turnerschools.com
Course Summary
This course will give you a broad introduction to the business sector with an emphasis on core knowledge and skills which are transferable across other sectors (including effective writing, analytical skills, creative development, preparation for assessment methods used in degree).
The first of the three mandatory units focuses on the purposes of different businesses, their structure, the effect of the external environment, and how they need to be dynamic and innovative to survive.
The second mandatory unit invites you to develop a marketing campaign where you will complete activities which consolidate knowledge, understanding and skills, enabling you to interpret information and data and formulate a rationale and a plan for the campaign.
In the third mandatory unit you will study the purpose and importance of personal and business finance. You will develop the skills and knowledge needed to understand, analyse and prepare financial information.
In the optional unit you will explore how the recruitment process is carried out in a business. You will have the opportunity to participate in selection interviews and review your performance.
Course Details
This course comprises four units, three of which are mandatory and two of which are assessed externally.
Unit 1 (M) Exploring Business
Unit 2 (M) Developing a Marketing Campaign
Unit 3 (M) Personal & Business Finance
Unit 8 Recruitment & Selection Process
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Assignment (2h) – set and assessed internally (25%)
Assignment – set and assessed externally (25%)
Written Examination (2h) – externally assessed (33%)
Assignment – set and assessed internally (17%)
Entry requirements
GCSE at Grade 5+ or BTEC/NCFE at Merit+ in a business related discipline, as well as Grade 4+ in GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Candidates without a Level 2 qualification in a businessrelated discipline will be considered through interview.
Your next steps...
In addition to the business content outlined above, this course develops transferable and higher order skills that are valued by higher education providers and employers. For example, the course will provide opportunities to learn independently, to research actively and methodically, to give presentations and be active group members. These are just some of the skills learners need to progress to higher education, employment, self employment or training.
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