Business - BTEC National Certificate

Business - BTEC National Certificate

Course ID:
PC65435

Academy:
Business & Management

Introduction:
A BTEC National Certificate is a practical, work-related course valued by employers and higher education institutions. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. During this course you will develop the skills required for work in the business world, through a variety of theory lessons and workshops. Trips will be organised to places such as the Trafford Centre, London, Paris and Cadburys to help you in your coursework and in developing your knowledge of business. This Advanced Level course is equivalent to two A Levels.

Study Mode & Location:
This is a full-time 2 year course which will run for 4 days per week. It will be held at Preston College, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
You will develop the skills required in the business world through a variety of theory lessons and workshops. The course comprises 12 units which will be studied over the two years, and which will enable you to develop a wide range of business skills. You will study modules including:

• Website Design.
• Law.
• Finance.
• Retail & Management.

Research will be completed on various businesses to gain an insight into how a business works. As an additionality you will undertake a course in Customer Service and have the opportunity to set up your own business. You will receive homework weekly which may involve researching for an assignment or completion of assignment tasks. Learning support and financial help is available if you need it.

Assessment:
The course focuses on completing assignments that are based on work related scenarios. It is very practical and enables a wide range of business skills to be developed. Assessment will be continous throughout the year through assignment work.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Successful completion of this course allows progresssion to higher education courses in areas of business, management and finance. Alternatively, it will develop the skills required for employment in areas such as website design, customer service, business and supervisory roles.

Additional Materials:
You will need the following materials:

• pens.
• paper.
• computer discs.
• a file to hold your portfolio of evidence.

How To Apply
To apply for a course at Preston College you will need to complete and return a College application form. Application Forms are available in our school leaver prospectuses or we can send one out to you.

Work Out Your Point Score
You will need to let us know on your application form your predicted exam grades and your point score. To work out your point score, you must use the grades that you get for GCSE Maths and English Language, and then your next best 5 grades. At Preston College, the level of course you start on will depend upon your point score. Your grades are worth the following points:

GCSE Grades

• A* = 8 points
• A = 7 points
• B = 6 points
• C = 5 points
• D = 4 points
• E = 3 points
• F = 2 points
• G = 1 point

(GCSE short courses are worth half the score of a full GCSE. Applied GCSEs are equivalent to two single GCSEs, eg an Applied GCSE at Grade C is worth 10 GCSE points).

GNVQ Foundation Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)

• Distinction = 8 points
• Merit = 6 points
• Pass = 4 points

GNVQ Intermediate Part 1 (Equivalent to two GCSEs)

• Distinction = 14 points
• Merit = 12 points
• Pass = 10 points

Full GNVQ Intermediate (Equivalent to four GCSEs)

• Distinction = 28 points
• Merit = 24 points
• Pass = 20 points

NVQs
NVQ Level 1 = 8 points. (NVQ Level 1 courses are equivalent to two GCSEs at Grade D and guarantee progression to NVQ Level 2 courses in the same subject area).

Certificates of Achievement
Up to 22 points will be awarded to students with Certificates of Achievement, for example AQA units, Compact 2000 and NPRA units. The Schools` Recruitment Team will inform you if you qualify.