BTEC First in Business

Business Studies

Why choose BTEC First in Business?
The BTEC First is a vocational course with the emphasis very much on general educational skills such as investigation, problem-solving, communication and numeracy.


Teaching and Learning Styles
A variety of styles are used and throughout the course there is ample opportunity for students to take increased responsibility for their own learning. Students must acquire the ability to organise themselves in order to meet assignment deadlines. Qualities of self-motivation, independent information seeking and planning are also key to success on the course.

Typically students will demonstrate what they have learned through case studies, reports, role-plays, presentations and guest speakers.

Enrichment Activities

Putting theory into practice is an important part of the course. Recent visits to local businesses include Cadbury World, Drayton Manor, Crown Cork and Three Counties Showground and the Odeon Cinema. The College has close links with some of the major employers in the area, and students will spend time in the companies, meeting with senior management to find out how the business works.

Each student must pay 35 at the start of the year to cover some of the assignment-related trips.


Assessment
The main method of assessment is through course-work and students are graded Pass, Merit or Distinction. The overall grade is determined by an accumulation of points gained from all work assessed on the course. This means that it is possible to fail some units but continue to be successful on the course.


Progression Opportunities
This qualification can allow you to move on to BTEC Level 3 courses or to begin a career in a business related area. All career opportunities open to GCSE students are also open to BTEC First students.