This qualification is aimed at students who are in full time Level 3 education and wish to progress to higher education and/or pursue a career in business and business-related subjects. It is a substantial vocational qualification which provides a broad and deep understanding of business knowledge and skills to support progress to higher education and is suitable for learning alongside other Level 3 and A Level qualifications. The qualification can also prepare students to take up employment in business and entrepreneurship: it develops the fundamental knowledge and skills recognised as most important by employers. Students are assessed not only on knowledge and understanding but on how these can shape their practical skills in beginning to realise their own plans about business. Students will learn about the way in which any venture in business is a function of the relationship between its people, its marketing, its finance and its ability to deliver operationally on its commitments. The modules studied are: • Financial Planning and Analysis • Business Dynamics • Entrepreneurial Opportunities • Managing and Leading People • Developing a Business Proposal • Marketing Communications Students of Business need to be well motivated and capable of organising themselves and others. They need to be able to manage their time effectively in order to meet the deadlines required for the submission of portfolio work.
A minimum of 4 GCSE subjects at grade 4 Grade 4 or above in GCSE English and Mathematics. If GCSE Business Studies has been taken, then at least a Grade 4 is required.
Upon successful completion of the first year units, the student will be eligible for the award of a Level 3 Certificate. Upon successful completion of the first and second year units, the student will be eligible for the award of the Level 3 Extended Certificate, broadly equivalent to one A Level. Assessment will be by a combination of: Internally assessed portfolio: 3 units External examinations: 2 units Externally assessed portfolio.
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
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This qualification is aimed at students who are in full time Level 3 education and wish to progress to higher education and/or pursue a career in business and business-related subjects. It is a substantial vocational qualification which provides a broad and deep understanding of business knowledge and skills to support progress to higher education and is suitable for learning alongside other Level 3 and A Level qualifications. The qualification can also prepare students to take up employment in business and entrepreneurship: it develops the fundamental knowledge and skills recognised as most important by employers. Students are assessed not only on knowledge and understanding but on how these can shape their practical skills in beginning to realise their own plans about business. Students will learn about the way in which any venture in business is a function of the relationship between its people, its marketing, its finance and its ability to deliver operationally on its commitments. The modules studied are: • Financial Planning and Analysis • Business Dynamics • Entrepreneurial Opportunities • Managing and Leading People • Developing a Business Proposal • Marketing Communications Students of Business need to be well motivated and capable of organising themselves and others. They need to be able to manage their time effectively in order to meet the deadlines required for the submission of portfolio work.
A minimum of 4 GCSE subjects at grade 4 Grade 4 or above in GCSE English and Mathematics. If GCSE Business Studies has been taken, then at least a Grade 4 is required.
Upon successful completion of the first year units, the student will be eligible for the award of a Level 3 Certificate. Upon successful completion of the first and second year units, the student will be eligible for the award of the Level 3 Extended Certificate, broadly equivalent to one A Level. Assessment will be by a combination of: Internally assessed portfolio: 3 units External examinations: 2 units Externally assessed portfolio.