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BUSINESS VOCATIONAL

Vocational

Two Years

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

GCSE Grade 4 in English and Maths with an average points score of 3.2 or above.

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ASSESSMENT METHOD

This course is assessed by coursework and exams.

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Our Level 3 BTEC Business course will equip you with the in-depth knowledge, skills and confidence to successfully progress to further study or employment within the Business sector. If you prefer to gain an understanding of the scope of Business, the Business environment, alongside Business management in a practical exploration this course is ideal for you. You will be taught key Business knowledge before discovering how this works within the industries and businesses you are interested in.


With a great importance placed on engaging with entrepreneurs, business people and employers this course offers a unique insight into the practical world of Business.

The department also runs a successful extended opportunity, in the form of the Business Award. Where you can utilise your entrepreneurial spirt and develop your real-life Business ideas.

 WHO IS 

THIS AIMED AT?

This course is aimed at students who:

  • Would like to progress onto Business-related courses at university.

  • Would like to jump straight into employment after college.

  • Would like to set-up your own Business and become self-employed.

  • Prefer a practical, hands-on form of learning.

COURSE AREA LEAD

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You’ll have a range of coursework assessments to undertake alongside a small number of set tests to complete throughout the duration of your BTEC Business course. The size of the BTEC course you decide to study will prescribe the units of study you’ll undertake: BTEC Extended Certificate (1 A Level)

  • Exploring Business

  • Developing A Marketing Campaign

  • Personal & Business Finance

  • Recruitment and Selection Process

BTEC Diploma (2 A Levels)

  • Exploring Business

  • Developing A Marketing Campaign

  • Personal & Business Finance

  • The English Legal System

  • Managing An Event

  • Recruitment & Selection Process

  • International Business

  • Principles Of Management

BTEC Extended Diploma (3 A Levels)

  • Exploring Business

  • Developing A Marketing Campaign

  • Personal & Business Finance

  • The English Legal System

  • Managing An Event

  • Recruitment & Selection Process

  • International Business

  • Principles Of Management

  • Business Decision Making

  • Team Building In Business

  • Digital Marketing

  • Pitching For A New Business

  • Final Accounts For Public Limited Companies

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