The course is for students who want to learn about business, enjoy talking about the real world outside of school, and for those who want to acquire and use a wide range of skills.
To access the Vocational Pathway you will have achieved 5 GCSES at grade 4, which needs to include either GCSE Maths or English (Literature or Language). Vocational courses at merit level can be included within the 5 grades required. Students choosing to study vocational courses can still study A-Level courses if they meet the entry requirements and indeed this is recommended for certain career pathways.
Business BTEC Level 3 is a popular course at Edgbarrow School and we offer the Single Award course. The new BTEC curriculum has increased rigour, making it more technical and comparable to A-Level. BTEC Level 3 is very student-focused. The course is set up so that students gain an insight into a breadth of business topics such as marketing, finance, recruitment and selection, and customer service with the ability to explore them in-depth. Students will learn about entrepreneurship and management of business; all topics have practical approaches. The two year course is equivalent to 1 A-Level (Single Award).
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Grant Road, Crowthorne, RG45 7HZ |
The course is for students who want to learn about business, enjoy talking about the real world outside of school, and for those who want to acquire and use a wide range of skills.
To access the Vocational Pathway you will have achieved 5 GCSES at grade 4, which needs to include either GCSE Maths or English (Literature or Language). Vocational courses at merit level can be included within the 5 grades required. Students choosing to study vocational courses can still study A-Level courses if they meet the entry requirements and indeed this is recommended for certain career pathways.
Business BTEC Level 3 is a popular course at Edgbarrow School and we offer the Single Award course. The new BTEC curriculum has increased rigour, making it more technical and comparable to A-Level. BTEC Level 3 is very student-focused. The course is set up so that students gain an insight into a breadth of business topics such as marketing, finance, recruitment and selection, and customer service with the ability to explore them in-depth. Students will learn about entrepreneurship and management of business; all topics have practical approaches. The two year course is equivalent to 1 A-Level (Single Award).
