Business First Diploma

BUSINESS (First Diploma)

Why should I come to Pendleton College?
Pendleton College staff are experienced in the organisation and delivery of vocational Business courses, having first introduced them in 1993. BTEC Business has a dedicated suite of rooms, information technology suites as well a departmental Learning Resource Centre.

What will I study?
BTEC First in Business offers students the opportunity to experience the world of business. Completion of three mandatory units and three optional units are required through the completion of a portfolio of work. The mandatory units are:

• Exploring Businesses Purposes
• Developing Customer Relations
• Investigating Financial Control

What will I achieve?
Completion of the course results in the award of a BTEC First Diploma qualification at Pass, Merit or Distinction grade - roughly equivalent to four GCSE grades at grade A* - C.

How is the course assessed?
The form of assessment is by assignments, one of which is assessed externally.

What else will I do?
The department is committed to providing a range of enrichment activities including: business and industrial visits; computer, video and other business simulations; invited speakers; education and business initiatives - particularly related to problem-solving activities which are integrated into all business courses. In addition, the key skills of communication, application of number and information technology are integrated into all business courses.