Business
CAMTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate/Diploma When do I start studying for this qualification? January 2018. For how long will I study? For two years. Year 1 to complete the BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business (equivalent to one A Level). Year 2 to complete the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (equivalent to 2 A Levels). What is this course about? The qualification is designed to prepare students for employment in the business sector, progression to higher education or apprenticeship opportunities. Students will have the opportunity to develop practical, interpersonal and thinking skills alongside gaining a theoretical understanding of business related topics. This qualification fits well alongside subjects such as Financial Studies and Economics. Government & Politics and Law are other popular subject combinations. What topics will I study? The mandatory units cover areas of the business environment, marketing, finance and management.
Units Year 1: 1. The Business Environment - Exam. 2. Working in Business - Exam. 3. Customers and Communication Coursework. 4. Marketing and Market Research Coursework. 5. Principles of Project Management - Coursework. Mandatory Units Year 2 (in addition to those units in Year 1): 1. Business Decisions - Exam. 2. Change Management - Exam. 3. Marketing Strategy - Coursework. 4. Marketing Campaign Coursework. 5. Delivering a Business Project Coursework. To ensure students gain vital industry experience there is a requirement for an episode of work experience. This is a 20 hour (one working week) requirement of all CAMTEC students working with local businesses in the area to develop an array of business skills. Students should explore possibilities early in the course to ensure a work experience placement of their preference. This ties in with units such as Developing a Marketing campaign and principles of management.
How will my work be assessed? Externally assessed units will be examination based. Internally assessed units will be in a range of formats. These include practical tasks, written or typed documents, presentations as well as professional conversations and role plays. What skills and interests do I need beforehand to be a successful applicant for this course? No previous knowledge of Business Studies is required, however an interest in current affairs is an advantage. What skills will I need to develop during the course to succeed? • An ability to manage time effectively and to be organised in terms of college work, independent study and part time work to ensure success on this course. Deadlines must be followed. • The ability to self-assess their own work along with teacher support to maximise grades. • Ability to work well in groups in a range of situations both theoretically and practically. • Solid all round practical and theoretical business knowledge to apply to relevant units and maximise grades. • Research and analysis skills. • Cognitive and Problem-Solving skills; students will use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions and use systems and technology as part of their learning.
Are there any specific entry requirements? You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 or A*- C. Individual Level 3 subjects may have further entry requirements and these will be advised to you at your Course Guidance meeting once we receive your application. What are the lessons like? A range of teaching and learning styles are used during the course. Lessons include discussions, group work, role play, case studies, taskbased learning, use of IT and DVDs. The course is continuously assessed therefore students must be highly organised with a positive work ethic to ensure full success. Our excellent teaching staff are always on hand to support students during this course to provide an environment for success and progression. This can be in the form of 1:1 or group subject support. What do students say about this course? “This course is preparing me for a junior management role by giving me a general understanding of all the areas of business and the necessary skills to manage” “The course is providing me with ideas to set up and run my own business.”