Business Studies
Trinity School - West Berkshire
01635510500
Love Lane, Shaw, Newbury, RG14 2DU
Course summary

BTEC Business is a vocational course designed to provide specialist work-related qualifications. This will give you the knowledge, understanding, and skills you need to prepare for employment. Assessment will occur through assignments and external assessment. The content is similar to the A Level, with an increasing level of challenge due to both internal and external assessment pieces. YEAR 12 Unit 1 Exploring Business - (Internally Assessed assignment) - Understanding different types of businesses this will encompass research on two businesses. - Understanding how they are set up, their purpose, and customers. Unit 3 Personal and Business Finance – (Externally Assessed)* - Understanding the role of money, savings accounts, and insurance for an individual. - Understanding the role of finance for businesses - cash flow, revenue, costs, and profit. YEAR 13 Unit 4 Recruitment and Selection – (Internally Assessed Assignment – marked by Trinity teacher) - Understand the process businesses must follow when employing people – includes job advert writing, CV skills, and interview skills. Unit 2 Developing a Marketing Campaign – (Controlled Assessment – Externally marked by BTEC) Report to be written under controlled conditions on an unknown business marketing campaign.

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

The Business BTEC Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A Level. Over the two-year course, students will study the following: 4 Units of work - 2 externally assessed - Exam and Controlled Assessment - 2 internally assessed - Assignments marked by Trinity teachers

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWest Berkshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressLove Lane, Shaw, Newbury, RG14 2DU