Course information
Business Studies
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School - Lambeth
02086735644
Atkins Road, London, SW12 0AB
Course summary

WHY STUDY THIS COURSE? The Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Business qualifications help students to achieve their potential and progress to the next stage of their lives, whether that’s Higher Education, an Apprenticeship or employment. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Levels and is designed to be taken as part of a study programmed alongside other vocational qualifications, such as Cambridge Technical in IT, Health and Social Care, Media or Sport and Physical Activity and A levels including subjects such as Economics, Math's, Geography, Computer Science, Sociology or Psychology. WHAT WILL I LEARN? As well as studying specific business theories and practices, learners will develop a comprehensive range of generic business skills including: - Written and verbal English - Communication - Numeracy - Presentation - Leadership - Organization - Time management Learners will develop these skills by working on a range of different units, each focusing on a different aspect of business. They will have to manage their time effectively. HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT? The Extended certificate in Business, learners will be taught how to develop a comprehensive range of business skills and personal attributes that will allow them to gain employment in business or to go on to higher study at university. Learners will be taught through a combination of discussion, activity-based problem-solving tasks, independent research, responding to a wide range of case studies, role play, business report writing and visits to businesses.

Entry requirements

Level 4 in Maths and English GCSE

How you'll be assessed

The course is 360 Guided Learning Hours which is equivalent in size to an A Level. Students must complete five separate units, three mandatory and two the other two are optional from the criteria given. Two units are externally assessed (E) units and three units are internally assessed as coursework (I C) which will be moderated by the exam board. OCR Technical Extended certificate in Business Learners must complete the following: Three compulsory units: 1. Unit 1 - The business environment (E) 2. Unit 2 - Business decisions (E) 3. Unit 4 - Customers and communication (IC) They will then complete the following TWO option units: 1. Unit 5 – Marketing and Market Research (IC) 2. Unit 17 – Responsible business practices (IC) 50% Exam 50% Internal coursework.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityLambeth
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeGirls
AddressAtkins Road, London, SW12 0AB