OCR Level 2 Business Studies
Vocational qualification
In Eastleigh
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Vocational qualification
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Eastleigh
This Course is for those not achieving 5 A*-C grades at GCSE level. The course is aimed at students who prefer course work and enjoy learning in a practical 'hands on' way. The taught elements of business theory and concepts are developed through practical application, such as simulated business activity, case studies based on local business organisations and investigation of the local.
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About this course
All students accepted on this National level 2 course are expected to have gained at least 4 grade D's or C's at GCSE Level.
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Course programme
Business Studies
This Course is for those not achieving 5 A*-C grades at GCSE level.
The course is aimed at students who prefer course work and enjoy learning in a practical 'hands on' way. The taught elements of business theory and concepts are developed through practical application, such as simulated business activity, case studies based on local business organisations and investigation of the local business community. Visits to organisations and visiting speakers from the local business community support students in their studies.
Students are encouraged to become independent learners, with the focus of the learning on applying knowledge and skill to the workplace, to industry standards. Students will need to develop effective time management skills to meet deadlines set for course work submission. Additionally, students will be required to undertake some tasks as a member of a team, as well as completing tasks on an individual basis.
Lessons are timetabled for 10 hours per week, all are within a computer room. Additionally, support is given on a 1-2-1 basis to help students to build their portfolio of work.
Skills Development
In addition to developing communication, number and IT skills, which are integral to the units studied, students will develop a range of personal skills, including organisation of course work, research and analysis, effective time management and the ability prioritise tasks set, working as a team member.
What Will I Learn on this Course?
There are 4 mandatory units (ie subscribed by OCR), these are:
- Investigating Business
- Enterprise and Operations
- Finance in Business
- Communication in Business.
OPTION UNITS:
· Keeping Customers Happy · Managing Money
Topics covered in the above units will enable students to understand why businesses adopt certain forms of ownership, explore issues of change in the business sector and the involvement of stakeholders in the business. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of the financial elements involved with starting up a new business project. The communications element will enable students to develop practical skills, including the use of IT based methods of communication.
The option units - * Keeping Customers Happy and * Managing Money - enable students to understand how money is managed in a business and the importance of meeting the needs of different types of customers
Course Content and Method of Assessment
All units are course work based, which is assessed continuously throughout the course, enabling students to be fully aware of achievement as they progress. Course work is graded as PASS, MERIT OR DISTINCTION. Students must pass all 6 units to gain full certification.
POINTS AWARDED PER UNIT OVERALL AWARD (6 Units)
Pass = 1 point Pass = 6 points
Merit = 2 points Merit = 10 points
Distinction = 3 points Distinction = 14 points
After the Course
Successful completion at a Merit grade will enable students to progress to Level 3 courses. Alternatively students who achieve the award may choose to enter the workplace in job roles where they will be expected to use communication and IT skills, liaise with customers and carry out customer-facing operational roles.
Subject Combination
OCR National Certificate in Business Studies can form the core of a one year intermediate course of study - comprising 10 periods per week. It combines well with virtually all other programme combinations. Most students study GCSE Maths and /or English alongside this course.
Entry Requirements
All students accepted on this National level 2 course are expected to have gained at least 4 grade D's or C's at GCSE Level.
OCR Level 2 Business Studies