The skills that you will develop on this course will help you discover the practices involved in business. Transferable and sector skills are a key part of the course which will support students in their progression. The course underpins the importance of communication, working with others, managing information and self-management and development.
The skills that you will develop on this course will help you discover the practices involved in business. Transferable and sector skills are a key part of the course which will support students in their progression. The course underpins the importance of communication, working with others, managing information and self-management and development.
UNITS/TOPICS COVERED:
Mandatory Units:
- A1: Being Organised
- A2: Developing a Personal Progression Plan
- A3: Working with Others
- A4: Researching a Topic
Units include:
- B5: Finding Out About Businesses in Your Area
- B7: Branding a Product
- B8: Creating a Visual Display
- B9: Presenting a Business Idea
- B11: Recording Income and Expenditure
- B12: Communicating with Customers
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
- Pens/pencils
- Notepad
4 GCSEs at grade 2 or above including English and Maths (considerations made on a case-by-case basis).
The qualification is graded from a Pass to a Distinction. There is a minimum number of points that students must achieve to gain this qualification. All mandatory units must be passed. Completing and achieving the required points for this course means that you can be considered to move on to the Business Level 2 BTEC Diploma, or employment at a junior level.
There is a continued assessment throughout the programme, allowing students to improve and develop continually. Assessment comes in a range of forms including leaflets, handbooks, essays and reports, practical assessment and observation, class tests, presentations, discussion seminars and practical projects.
Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP and are studying a full-time course, do not have to pay a course fee.
For more information about financial support, please click here.
Please note:
There may be additional costs for equipment and educational visits.
This information will be given at your interview and will be payable at enrolment.
