What are the necessary skills to do well in this course? This course will suit students with an innate curiosity about the business world, in all its forms. This might be an interest in Marketing, Finance, Start-ups or simply a student with an entrepreneurial flair. As a BTEC course attendance and punctuality is important, as is the ability to efficiently use private study time. What are career opportunities in the future? The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements for many courses if taken alongside other qualifications as part of a two year programme of learning. It will support entry to many higher education courses, depending on the other qualifications learners have taken. Learners should always check the entry requirements for degree programmes at specific higher education providers. The qualification can also support progression to employment directly, or via an Apprenticeship. For more information please refer to our website, or contact our Pastoral Leader of Sixth Form, Mr Adam Illingworth, a.illingworth@marriotts.herts.sch.uk
Name: Business Studies BTEC Extended Certificate Qualification title: BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Qualification type: NVQ and relevant components Assessment What will I study? National Extended Certificate in Business • Unit 1 – Exploring Business • Unit 2 – Developing a marketing campaign • Unit 3 – Personal and business finance • Unit 8 – Recruitment and selection. How will I be assessed? • Unit 1 – Internally assessed and subject to external standards verification • Unit 2 – This unit is assessed under supervised conditions. Learners will be provided with a case study two weeks prior to a supervised assessment period in order to carry out research. • Unit 3 – 2 hours External written examination • Unit 8 – Internally assessed and subject to external standards verification. Aims of the course BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business is an Applied General qualification. It is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the business sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and aims to provide a coherent introduction to study of the business sector. The learning programme covers the following content areas: • Business environments • Finance • Marketing • Human resources. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20160205 11:53:41 Updated 20160810 07:34:19
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