BTEC National in Business
BTEC National Diploma (equivalent to 2 A-levels)
Or BTEC National Extended Certificate level (equivalent to 1 A-level)
Exam Board - Edexcel
Course Content
BTEC Business is made up of units of study. The number of units studied will vary from 4 for the Extended Certificate, to 8 for the Diploma. Half will be studied in the first year, which unlike A-levels is equally weighted with Year 13.
Extended Certificate students will complete the stand-alone Certificate (worth one AS) by the end of Year 12. While Diploma students will complete the Extended Certificate in the first year (as already stated worth one A-level) by the end of Year 12.
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The six units studied in Year 13 are: |
Extended Certificate and Diploma |
Extended Certificate only |
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Diploma only |
Diploma only |
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MeM Methods of Assessment
Three methods of assessment are used with between 50 and 60% internally assessed:
EXTERNALLY ASSESSED
EXAMINATION Formal written examination, but unlike A-level these can be sat in January and re-sat in the Summer.
ASSESSED TASKS Students complete in controlled conditions a task tackling an everyday challenge.
INTERNALLY ASSESSED
ASSIGNMENTS Students complete a series of tasks in a work-related scenario. This can include practical as well as writing skills. Working independently and with others.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT |
YEAR |
COURSE |
UNITS |
EXAMINATION |
12 |
Diploma |
Personal and Business Finance |
13 |
Extended Certificate |
Personal and Business Finance |
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EXTERNALLY ASSESSED TASK |
12 |
Extended Certificate and Diploma |
Developing a Marketing Campaign |
13 |
Diploma |
Principles of Management |
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ASSIGNMENTS |
12 |
Extended Certificate and Diploma |
Exploring Business |
Diploma |
Optional unit (TBC) |
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13 |
Diploma |
Managing an EventInternational Business |
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Extended Certificate and Diploma |
Optional unit (TBC) |
Other Information
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This course has been developed in consultation with over 5000 HE Institutions, employers and teachers to develop a balance between practical, research and behavioural skills.
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Because the assessments are linked to task scenarios the approach is far more applied and helps prepare students for studying independently at university and for the world of work.
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BTEC Nationals will have UCAS equivalence with A-levels and is already accepted by a number of highly regarded universities.
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While many students also use BTEC Nationals as a stepping stone to employment.