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Business: BTEC First Diploma
A BTEC First Diploma is a practical, work-related course.
You will develop the knowledge and skills to complete
projects and assignments that are based on realistic
workplace situations. The course is equivalent to four
GCSE grades A*-C.
Course details The course is made up of six units: three
core units provide a general foundation and three
specialist units will introduce learners to particular topics
in more depth, during which you will have the opportunity
to explore how businesses operate.
How is it assessed? All units are internally assessed and
graded by teachers. To get the diploma, you must at
least pass all units.
Course duration One year full-time.
What do I need to study this subject? You should have
BTEC Introductory Diploma at least Merit grade, four
GCSE grades A*-D, including English Language and
Maths, or another related level 1 or 2 qualification.
Where can this lead me? With further training or study,
learners may progress into business-related careers such
as accounting, administration, customer service, finance,
IT, personnel or sales. The course gives a very good
preparation both for employment and more advanced
courses such as a BTEC National Award, Certificate or
Diploma in Business or a BTEC National Award or
Certificate in e-Business.
What are the enrichment opportunities? An invaluable
part of this course is that each student will be expected
to start up and run a small business, with colleagues,
within the Young Enterprise Scheme. Visits are an integral
part of the course: for example, a trip to France is
organised every year to include a presentation by P&O
Ferries. Work experience is undertaken.
Business: BTEC National
Diploma/Certificate
This is a practical and work-related course aimed at
students who are interested in making a career in
business. You are encouraged to focus on a particular
subject area and develop a range of specialist skills and
knowledge in this area.
Course details The Diploma is made up of eighteen units
and twelve units for the certificate. There are four core
units which all students take and a further fourteen/eight
specialist units allow individuals to pursue particular
career paths in some depth. Units include: Resources,
Human Marketing, Management and Communication.
How is it assessed? All units are internally assessed and
graded by teachers.
Course duration Two years full-time.
What do I need to study this subject? You should have
five GCSE grades A*-C including English Language, or a
Merit at Vocational level 2, e.g. BTEC First. You will need a
high standard of written and spoken English, the ability to
use and understand numbers and good IT skills.
Where can this lead me? Most students progress onto
university degree courses in Business, or to professional
qualifications such as those offered by the Chartered
Institutes of Marketing, Management Accountants and
Personnel Development. You will receive exemptions if
you have successfully completed certain units of the
BTEC National course.
What are the enrichment opportunities? Many visits are
held throughout the two years, including to the Coca-
Cola manufacturing plant. All students may be required
to set up their own business within the Young Enterprise
Scheme. A two-week work experience placement is also
arranged.