BTEC Introductory Diploma in Business

BTEC Introductory Diploma in Business
This qualification (one year programme, Business, Retail and Administration) gives students a broad understanding of the skills and knowledge needed for Business. Students will have an opportunity to apply learning in a practical and realistic way. They will follow a programme of study that enables progression to both BTEC First Diploma and employment within Business.
Teaching is varied to reflect the nature of work within the business sector and includes assignment and project work, work experience, case studies, role plays and presentations.

Exam Board/Specification: EDEXCEL

Minimum Entry requirements:
No formal qualifications are required. Successful completion of Year 11 with supporting reference. Successful participation at the Summer School.

Core Units:
Unit 1: Starting work in Business, Retail and Administration
Unit 2: Working in Business, Retail and Administration
Unit 3: Introducing Customer Service

Personal Skills Unit:
Unit 4: Personal Effectiveness
Unit 6: Financial Management

Vocational option units:
Unit 7: Ensuring Personal Health and Safety at Work Unit 9: Introduction to Retail
Unit 11: Work Experience

Coursework details:
25% of the course is assessed by exams. Assessment takes the form of a project which will incorporate a set of evidence requirements provided by Edexcel.