Course information
Business BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate
Sir John Lawes School - Hertfordshire
01582760043
Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP
Course summary

This is a Level 3 Applied General qualification and part of the BTEC suite of courses that are long established and well recognised in both higher education and industry. It is equivalent to one A Level in UCAS points and aims to provide a coherent introduction to the study of the business sector. The aim is to provide a broad study of the core of business in the areas of business environment, finance, marketing and human resources. It is for students that are interested in learning about the business sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in business-related courses. The applied focus of this BTEC qualification encourages students to develop an understanding of how business works in the real world. Students will discover the problems and opportunities faced by local, national and international businesses, use research to develop a marketing campaign, use skills and knowledge to analyse financial information. They will investigate recruitment and selection in a large business and take part in a practical activity. Because emphasis is placed on realistic business contexts throughout, students develop an understanding of how various business functions such as marketing, finance, human and physical resources work together, as part of a cohesive business.

Entry requirements

We would expect you to achieve at least a grade 4 or above in GCSE English and Mathematics as well as an APS of 3.83 or above if combined with other BTEC courses or an APS of 4.5 or above if combined with A Level courses.

How you'll be assessed

Students apply their learning through a range of practical assessments. There are 4 units: - 2 coursework assignments supporting a work-related scenario - 1 written exam on Personal and Business Finance - 1 assignment written under controlled conditions relating to pre-release material

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressManland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP