BTEC First Diploma – Equivalent to 4 GCSEs A*- C.
BTEC First Diploma in Business
What is a BTEC First Diploma?
This is a Level 2 course
A BTEC First Diploma is a practical, work-related course. Students learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.
It introduces learners to particular areas of employment area and provides a good basis to go on to a more advanced work-related qualification.
A BTEC First Diploma is equivalent to four GCSEs grades A*– C and is normally taken as a full-time course.
What is the course structure?
The course is made up of six units; three core units provide a general foundation and three specialist units introduce learners to particular topics in more depth.
What subjects will I study?
All students take the three core units:
Introduction to Business Activity #
Exploring Key Business Pressures
Investigating Financial Control
# denotes a unit assessed via an Integrated Vocational Assignment (IVA)
Learners also take three specialist units from the following six:
Business Communication
Employee Contribution to Working Conditions
Introduction to Business Administration
Sales and Customer Service
Business Online
Starting up a New Business
How is the course assessed?
All units are assessed and graded by teachers. An overall grade for the qualification is awarded to all learners who successfully complete all units. Grades awarded are Pass, Merit or Distinction.
What can I do at the end of the course?
With further training or study, learners may progress into Business related careers such as accounting, administration, customer service, finance, IT, personnel or sales.
A BTEC First Diploma gives a good preparation both for employment and more advanced courses such as a BTEC National Award, Certificate or Diploma in Business or a BTEC National Award or Certificate in e-Business.
How can I find out more?
Ask your careers teacher or adviser or your local college for more information or see the Edexcel website – http://www.edexcel.org.uk/VirtualContent/97120/First_Dip_Cert_Business_PBv2.pdf
