Business BTEC Level 3 Diploma

The BTEC Level 3 Diploma is a two-year course aimed at providing learners with a high level of understanding of many areas of business. The units studied will focus on many aspects and functions of business and those completing the course will have a high level of knowledge about how businesses work. As a vocational course, the BTEC Diploma will also develop many skills, including time management, independent working and organisational skills.

 

What will I study?

 

The Diploma is a double award course on which you will study twelve units in total. These units comprise of four compulsory core units which are: the Business Environment, Business Resources, Introduction to Marketing and Business Communication. The remaining eight specialist units may cover topics from any of the following pathways: Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources, Management, Law, Administration or Retail.

 

How will I be assessed?

 

You will build up a portfolio of coursework by completing assessment activities for all the units you will study. These will be assessed by your class teacher and moderated by someone from the examination board. There are no examinations on the BTEC Diploma course. Each of the units in the BTEC Diploma will be graded at pass, merit or distinction. There may also be the possibility of an examination but this has not been finalised as of yet. The overall qualification will then be given an aggregated pass, merit, distinction or distinction* grade. The BTEC Level 3 Diploma is equivalent to 2 full A Levels.

 

Entry Requirements

 

Route 1 – Not available

Route 2 – A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or BTEC/OCR at Merit or above

Route 3 – A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or BTEC/OCR at Merit or above

Route 4 – Not available

 

 

Career Opportunities

 

The BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business will allow you to develop the skills of innovation, teamwork, problem solving, communication and evaluation. These are the skills that are essential to study, training and employment and are the skills that employers are constantly telling us that they are looking for in staff. A BTEC Diploma can lead to employment in a variety of businesses from office administration to sales and marketing. Alternatively you could apply to university for a degree or similar level course, as this qualification provides clear progression onto a BTEC Higher National or business related degree. Whatever you decide to do next, a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business will keep your options open.