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BTEC BUSINESS LEVEL 3 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE

Perfect for students who need to top up their UCAS points, the BTEC Business Level 3 Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A-Level. It is a six-month course that starts in September.
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WHAT IS THE BTEC BUSINESS LEVEL 3 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE?

The BTEC Business Level 3 Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A-Level and carries the same level of UCAS (university entry points).  It can be studied alongside A-Levels or as a stand-alone course. It is a six-month course.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Students learn to research, give presentations, produce papers and projects, work in teams, develop their communication skills and study a wide range of business topics. There is feedback at the end of each unit, allowing students to develop a clear sense of how they are progressing.

The structure of the qualification allows a great deal of choice and flexibility. All students take core units which introduce the fundamentals of business organisations as well as other units from more specialist areas.

Students will take 4 units in total, including 3 compulsory units:

  • Exploring business
  • Developing a marketing campaign
  • Personal & Business Finance (exam)

They will also take 1 optional unit, choosing from:

  • Recruitment and Selection
  • Investigating Customer service
  • Creative Product Promotion
  • Pitching for a New Business
  • Training and Development
  • Market research
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HOW IS IT ASSESSED?

Students could be assessed on:

  • Producing a Business plan
  • Creating a Powerpoint presentation
  • Designing Excel documents
  • Written documents, eg Memo, Report, briefing document
  • Longer written analysis and evaluation
  • Observation sheets from teachers
  • Witness statements

Exam board: Edexcel

Coursework – 42%

Supervised assessment (with pre-release material and research) – 47%

Formal exam – 11%

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WHAT DO I NEED?

5 GCSEs grade 5 or above including Maths and English or equivalent international qualifications.

For international students who have taken IELTS, we require an overall score of 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 for each of the reading and writing components.

For international students who have taken IGCSE English (Second Language), we require grade 5 or above.

Whether you are a UK or international student, you must have the motivation to work extremely hard and to meet all deadlines as this is an extremely intensive, fast paced course.

QUESTIONS

  • What is BTEC?
    It is an internationally recognised qualification from the Edexcel exam board. The BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A-Level.
  • How is it graded?
    It is graded as Distinction* (=A* at A-Level), Distinction (=A at A-Level), Merit (=C at A level) and Pass (= E at A-Level).
  • How long is the course?

    It is a six-month intensive course

  • Can I use a computer for the coursework?
    Yes, all coursework is produced on a computer. Students are encouraged to bring in their own laptop.
  • Do I need Microsoft Office on my laptop?
    Yes
  • Can I go to university with a BTEC Business Extended Certificate?
    Yes but you will need to offer two A-Levels in addition to the certificate; for international students an A-Level in their own language is accepted by some universities.
  • Can I only study Business at university after this course?
    No. There is a wide variety of degree courses open to you, e.g. law, philosophy, fashion, politics etc.
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