Business BTEC Single

BTEC Extended Certificate | Pearson

The Extended Certificate in Business is for students who are interested in learning about the business sector. The course is equivalent in size to one A level and comprises of four units: Exploring Business, Developing a Marketing Campaign, Personal and Business Finance and Work Experience. The work experience unit is an opportunity to combine the business theory completed in class with practical skills learned in their chosen work experience placement.

Progression Opportunities

The Extended Certificate in Business supports progression to an apprenticeship within the business sector or directly into employment. The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by Higher Education providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements for many higher education courses.

Subject Visits and Enrichment Opportunities

In Y12 students have the opportunity to participate in the Young Enterprise company programme. This involves students setting up a company that can trade publicly and with other Young Enterprise companies from local schools. Entry Requirements

• Grade 4 in English • Grade 4 in Maths

• It is essential the student is organised and motivated, with a good level of ICT skills to keep up with the demands of the course

Assessment Overview

Learners are assessed by completing four units over two years:

Unit 1 Exploring Business: This is an internal assignment set and marked by teachers. Students are graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Unit 2 Developing a Marketing Campaign: This is an external task undertaken on computers in supervised conditions, set and marked by Pearson. Learners will be given a context two weeks before a supervised assessment period in order to carry out research. The supervised assessment period is undertaken in a single session of three hours. There are 70 marks available. Unit 3 Personal and Business Finance: This is a 2-hour external examination written by Pearson. 100 marks are available.

Unit 27 Work Experience: This is an internal assignment set and marked by teachers. It requires the learner to build a portfolio of evidence including a diary whilst working at their placement. Students are graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.