BTEC First Diploma Business

BTEC First Diploma BUSINESS

Awarding Body: EdExcel

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How long is the course?
It is expected that most students will take one year (12 teaching periods per week) to complete the programme.

Cost:
Please ask for further details.

Is there an interview?
Yes

What can I progress to?
The BTEC First Diploma in Business with a Merit grade may be used as a basis for progression to Advanced Level courses or to a range of IT-related careers.

Possible Subject Combinations
This course combines well with Chemistry, Geography and other Advanced Level subjects. See above for degree entry requirements.

Extra Curricular Activities
All students can add to their main programme of study by taking part in a wide range of clubs, groups, societies and courses. Not only are the activities fun, they also develop skills and provide new and fulfilling experiences, as well as enhancing applications to Higher Education and employment.

What is the course about?
The BTEC First Diploma in Business is made up of 6 units.

Core Units include:
·Exploring Business Purpose
·People in Organisation
·Doing Business Online

Specialist Units include:
·Business Communication
·People in Organisation
·Doing Business Online Students must complete all units to qualify for the Diploma. Stanmore Sixth Form College reserves the right to select appropriate specialist units depending on available College resources.

Certificate in Deloitte's Employability Skills
Employability Skills is a new qualification available from 2007, designed to improve the skills, behaviour and attitude needed for successful employment. The course is divided into five compulsory units. All units will be individually graded "pass" "merit" or "distinction". Students must complete all units to qualify for the Certificate.

Units covered:
Personal Effectiveness at Work
Developing Personal Communication Skills
Preparation for Starting Work
Building Positive Working Relationships
Understanding the Working Environment

Research Skills
Research Skills is an important element of every programme within the Sixth Form College. All Intermediate students will enter for the appropriate IT Plus qualification (Level 1/2) at the end of the year.

Additional Studies
Students have the opportunity to re-take GCSEs in Maths and English.

Work Experience
All students are expected to spend a period of time on work experience with a local firm.

Study Skills
As part of Stanmore Sixth Form College's excellent support network, Literacy and Numeracy support is available to any student enrolled on a course, depending on the student's individual needs (determined during Induction by an assessment). Support is provided through the Skills for Life Study Plus Programme. Students can attend either one-to-one or group sessions in a friendly, stimulating and supportive environment.

What are the course outcomes?

How will you be assessed?
The course is divided into six units - three compulsory core units and three specialist units.
All units will be individually graded â€OEpass†â€OEmerit†or â€OEdistinction†. An overall grade will be calculated from the total points achieved from each unit and a single Diploma grade awarded "pass" "merit" or "distinction".