Business BTEC First Diploma

Business BTEC First Diploma

• Venue:
  Windmill Avenue Campus, Kettering
• Duration:
  One Year
• Start At:
  September 2010
• Level of Study:
  Intermediate (Level 2)

Business BTEC First Diploma Entry Requirements

• A range of GCSEs at D or above including English and preferably Maths or equivalent OR
• A BTEC Introductory Diploma in Business with a satisfactory reference and equivalent literacy and preferably numeracy OR
• A relevant equivalent Level 1 qualification with equivalent literacy and preferably numeracy.

Entry is subject to a successful interview.

Content
You will study 6 units, 3 compulsory and 3 option units on how businesses work and setting up a new business. These units give you a fascinating insight into how businesses run.

The six current units are:

• Exploring Business Purposes
• Developing Customer Relations
• Investigating Financial Control
• People in Organisations
• Doing Business Online
• Exploring Business Enterprise

The optional units may change in each new academic year.

Key Skills will also form part of your final qualifications.

Additionality
You will be expected to take part in a work experience placement and can also opt to supplement your study with other courses, if available within the timetable offered.

Assessment
Assessments will be via a combination of assignments which may include some of the following techniques - presentations, reports, role plays. At the end of the course a portfolio of evidence will be presented and graded at pass, merit or distinction level.

Progression
This course will prepare you for entry into employment in a variety of fields or for advanced level study . You will be eligible to apply for a place on the BTEC National Diploma in Business if you have achieved a merit grade for the BTEC First Diploma course.

Work Experience You will be expected to take part in a work experience placement.