Business

The BTEC Nationals in Business have been developed in the business sector to:

provide education and training for employees in the business sector
provide opportunities for business employees to achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 vocationally-specific qualification
provide full-time learners the opportunity to enter employment in the business sector or to progress to vocational qualifications such as the Edexcel BTEC Higher Nationals in Business
provide learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.

The specification is designed to appeal to both full-time learners interested in a career in business and to those who already have experience of working in the sector.

The four core units in the extended diploma give learners an introduction to and understanding of the business environment, management of resources, marketing and communication – all fundamental to the success of business organisations.

The structure of the qualification, allow a great deal of choice and flexibility. This allows Guernsey College to deliver a flexible, innovative and creative curriculum, addressing specific needs unique to the island and closing skills gaps in the finance, administration and management areas.

Level 3 BTEC Certificate and Diplomas in Business

The Level 3 Certificate and Diplomas in Business are 2 year full time courses.

The aim of the course is to introduce you to business studies which will help you to understand more fully the business world.

The course is a practical qualification set at level 3. The 2 year programme is equivalent to 3 A levels.

Completed units are accumulated so that different qualifications could be awarded but the aim is for all students to achieve an extended diploma:

The certificate consists of 2 core and 1 optional unit
The subsidiary diploma consists of 4 core plus 2 optional units
The diploma consists of 4 core plus 8 optional units
The extended diploma consists of 4 core plus 14 optional units

For example, after the first term you should have achieved the certificate and be on your way to completing the subsidiary diploma by the end of the second term.

Units studied

Some of the subjects you will study over the two years are listed below:

Core units
1	The business environment
2	Business resources
3	Introduction to marketing
4	Business communication
Optional units - finance
5	Business accounting
6	Financial accounting
7	Management accounting
8	Accounting systems
Optional units - human resources
13	Recruitment and selection in business
14	Aspects of employment law
15	Development planning for a career in business
16	Human resource management in business
Optional units - general
9	Creative product promotion
12	Introduction to internet marketing
19	Developing teams in business
21	Aspects of contract & business law
33	The impact of communications technology on business
37	Starting a small business

As you can see there is a wide variety of subjects available for you to study.

Assessment

You are required to complete a course work which will be in a variety of formats from written reports, pamphlets through to role-plays and presentations.

What grade can I achieve?

Each of the units which you successfully complete will be graded at either a pass, merit or distinction.

D*D*D* is equivalent to 3 A* grades at A Level.
DDD is equivalent to 3 A grades at A level
MMM is equivalent to 3 B grades at A level

Other opportunities

Dependent on your entry qualifications you will have the opportunity to:

develop your life skills of literacy, numeracy and ICT
undertake an additional level 3 qualification: the Certificate and Diploma in Financial Studies

Level 2 BTEC Certificates and Diploma in Business

The Level 2 BTEC Certificates and Diploma are one year full time courses.

All students enrol onto the diploma and the aim of the course is to introduce you to business studies which will help you understand more fully the business world.

The course is a practical qualification studied over three terms and the full programme is equivalent to 4 GCSEs.

Completed units are accumulated so that different qualifications could be awarded but the aim is for all students to achieve a diploma.

The certificate consists of 2 core and 1 optional unit.
The extended certificate consists of 4 core plus 2/3 optional units, dependent on credit value.
The diploma consists of 4 core plus 7 optional units.

For example, after the first term you should have achieved the certificate and be on your way to completing the extended certificate by the end of the second term. Units studied

Level 2 Units Studied

The subjects you will study over the year are listed below:

Core units
1	Business purpose
2	Business organisations
3	Financial forecasting
4	People in organisations
Optional units
6	Providing support
7	Verbal and non-verbal communication in business contexts
8	Business communication through documentation
15	Bookkeeping for business
16	Business enterprise
19	The marketing plan
20	Managing personal finances

As you can see there is a wide variety of subjects available for you to study.

Assessment

You are required to complete course work which will be in a variety of formats from written reports and pamphlets through to role-plays and presentations.