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Level 2
Business BTEC Level 2 First Certificate
COURSE OVERVIEW
This qualification has been developed to inspire students to learn about business and develop the skills that employers are looking for from the best applicants.
There are several units which prepare students for a career in a range of business sectors, including retail.
The course is made up of 8 units in total with both Mandatory and Optional Units.
Mandatory Units:
Unit 1 – Enterprise in the Business World: Using examples from local, national and international business students will learn what makes an enterprise successful, and create a business model for a business start-up.(This unit is internally assessed by coursework) Unit 2 – Finance for Business: In this unit students will learn about profit and loss and the tools of the business world that are utilised to ensure businesses survive and grow. (This unit is assessed externally with an on-line exam)
Unit 9 – Principles of Marketing: Marketing is key in the business world. In this unit students will learn what effective marketing is and the strategies that businesses use to work out their target market and then market effectively. (This unit is assessed by an external written exam -; 90 minutes)
Optional Units (all units are internally assessed):
Unit 3 – Promoting a Brand: Students will explore the use of branding and how it is incorporated into the different methods of promotion, concluding with the planning of a promotional campaign for a brand aimed at a target market.
Unit 6 – Introducing Retail Business: Students will explore how the retail industry has developed in the UK. Students will also investigate the scale, organisation and recent trends in retail industry along with other factors that affect the sector. Students will then research the various job roles in retail operations and available routes. Unit 7 – Providing Business Support: Students will understand the purpose of business support in businesses and how to use office equipment safely for different purposes. Students will also organise and provide support for business meetings.
Unit 8 – Recruitment, Selection and Employment: Students will learn about the recruitment process for specific posts, develop interview skills and put together a realistic personal career development plan.
Unit 10 – Using Business Documentation: Students will learn about different forms of communication and documentation used in business environments, both internally and externally. Opportunities to develop communication skills are a key part of this unit.
Students on this course also participate in work experience.
A range of teaching and learning styles are used during the course. Lessons include discussions, group work, role play, case studies, task- based learning, use of IT and DVDs.
1:1 support is available to all students.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language. Another written subject may be considered. GCSE maths would be preferred. An interest in how businesses work. An understanding of how to work as an effective team member. An ability to meet deadlines and organise yourself.
Further study e.g. progress to the CAMTEC Level 3 in Business if you achieve a Merit grade and above on Level 2. An apprenticeship in business, retail or customer service. Full time work in a local business.
Units are internally assessed with two externally assessed units. The unit grades are added together to give you your final results: Pass, Merit or Distinction. Exceptional students are awarded a Distinction*.
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• Develop good independent study skills. • Learn to self-assess their own work and with the teachers help maximise grades. • Develop numeracy and literacy skills. • Develop research skills and present work in a variety • of ways. • Embrace challenges and gain leadership skills.