The BTEC Level 3 Diploma is a two-year course aimed at providing learners with a high level of understanding of many areas of business. The units studied will focus on many aspects and functions of business and those completing the course will have a high level of knowledge about how businesses work. As a vocational course, the BTEC will also develop many skills, including time management, independent working and organisational skills. What will I study? The Diploma is a double award course on which you will study twelve units in total. These units comprise of four compulsory core units which are: the Business Environment, Business Resources, Introduction to Marketing and Business Communication. The remaining eight specialist units may cover topics from any of the following pathways: Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources, Management, Law, Administration or Retail. How will I be assessed? You will build up a portfolio of coursework by completing assessment activities for all the units you will study. These will be assessed by your class teacher and moderated by someone from the examination board. There are no examinations on the BTEC Diploma course. Each of the units in the BTEC Diploma will be graded at pass, merit or distinction. There may also be the possibility of an examination but this has not been finalised as of yet. The overall qualification will then be given an aggregated pass, merit, distinction or distinction* grade. The BTEC Level 3 Diploma is equivalent to 2 full A Levels.
Name: BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business Qualification title: BTEC National Diploma in Business Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20151106 12:01:24 Updated 20161012 09:40:29
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Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Voluntary Aided School
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Stamford Road Town: Southport
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