Business BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate Edexcel (601/7159/5)
Why choose this course? The BTEC course is designed to offer a more practical approach to the study of Business. It is largely assignment-based, although there is a significant element that is assessed by set tasks and examinations. BTEC Business Level 3 National Extended Certificate is the single A-level equivalent and the BTEC Business Level 3 National Diploma is the double A-level equivalent. The double unit effectively doubles the four units (two mandatory and two optional) covered in the single, and consists of eight units (six mandatory and two optional). Business BTEC provides a coherent introduction to the business sector. It is normally taken alongside other Level 3 qualifications.
Course content
Course assessment
The assignments are based on business scenarios and students are asked to investigate business activities, going on to analyse the success of the activities and in some instances make recommendations. Links are made throughout the course with real-life business situations. The four units undertaken are:
Of the four units, two are externally assessed. External assessment contributes 58% of the final grade. The styles of external assessment used are: • Examinations – all learners take the same assessment at the same time • Set tasks – learners take the assessment during a defined window and demonstrate understanding through completion of a vocational task. Other units are internally assessed and subject to external standards verification.
• Unit 1 Exploring business • Unit 2 Developing a marketing campaign • Unit 3 Personal and business finance • Unit 8 Recruitment and selection process
Progression routes BTECs are vocational courses designed to prepare learners for the workplace or further education. BTEC Business is a course which complements other A-level or Vocational Level 3 subjects, and gives students a good understanding of the world of business. The course also provides students with a path into university and employment in a business environment.
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