Aims
Develop, maintain and stimulate students’ inquisitiveness, interest and enjoyment in business
Develop pupils’ competence in a range of business skills
To provide students with an in-depth understanding of the operations and structures of businesses
To enable pupils to apply their classroom learning into the world of work through their involvement with businesses in the public, private and voluntary sectors
To equip pupils with the skills required to succeed in employment or at university
Enable pupils to develop transferable business skills that can be applied to situations across all curriculum subjects
Staff
Mrs Buchanan
Mrs Carey
Mrs Ryan
Post 16
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business
Course Aims:
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business aims to look at the questions arising in business and how decisions are made in business. The new syllabus covers four units, which are assessed both internally and externally during the two years of the course:
Exploring business
Developing a marketing campaign
Personal and business finance
Recruitment and selection process
Entry Requirements:
The right attitude to the subject is vital along with an interest in current affairs, politics, industry and enthusiasm to know more.
Assessment of Units:
58% external assessment
42% internal assessment
Unit Details:
Unit 1: Exploring business is 25% of the qualification. Coursework is internally assessed.
Unit 2: Developing a marketing campaign is 29% of the qualification. A set task is externally assessed.
Unit 3: Personal and business finance is 29% of the qualification. This is externally assessed through examination.
Unit 4: Recruitment and selection process is 17% of the qualification. Coursework is internally assessed.
Units are assessed as Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction*
Skills Developed
Marketing
Personal and business finance
How to apply for a job
Interview technique
Communication
Problem solving
Team building
Analytical and critical thinking
Presentation skills
Independent learner
Careers
Law
Finance
Trading (stock market)
Management consultancy
Retail buying
Marketing
Insurance
Management
Distribution and logistics management
