Business: BTEC national certificate
Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A levels) - 100% coursework
Why should I follow this course?
This course will give you the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification to enter employment in the business sector or to progress onto higher education. It covers a broad range of business topics, from marketing and human resources to promotion and team development, as well as finance, communication and aims & objectives. Each topic will be taught in a real business context, and you will visit, study and investigate local and national businesses. This course is assessed solely by coursework, and you will complete 12 pieces of coursework over two years. The teaching of this qualification is split between the two centres, Cotham School and Redland Green School.
What will I learn?
Year 12
- Exploring business activity
- Investigating business resources
- Introduction to marketing
- Effective people, communication & information
- Exploring creative product promotion
- Starting a small business
Year 13
- Investigating recruitment & selection
- Managing a business event
- Career development planning in business
- An introduction to marketing research
- Aspects of criminal law relating to business
- Exploring team development
What teaching and learning methods will be used?
Teacher-led activities, individual and group work, presentations, debates, role-play and simulations and the comprehensive use of ICT. There is a focus on developing real world insights into businesses, supported by guest speakers and company visits.
What can I do when I have my qualification?
A BTEC national certificate in business will give you a broad understanding of key themes of today's rapidly changing business world. In depth course work and detailed research into a range of businesses will give you a real insight into how businesses operate. Consequently, the course is a good basis for entering employment in the business sector, but also carries UCAS points so can be used as a stepping stone into higher education.
What minimum qualification will I need?
NBP16C level 3 entry requirement. If you are a post-16 student with a one year level 2 vocational qualification the minimum requirement is a merit.
Examination board:
Edexcel
