BTEC First Extended Certificate in Business Level 1/Level 2 Pearson: T-level Foundation

Class format and activities

How am I assessed? The BTEC Diploma has units that will be assessed by the centre (internally) and units that the awarding body will set and mark (externally). You will be graded from Level 2 PP to Level 2 D*D*. Learners who do not achieve at Level 2 may achieve a grade of Level 1 Pass.

Learning Outcomes

• 01: 1 Enterprise in the Business World - Internally assessed
• 02: 2 Finance for Business - Externally assessed
• 03: 3 Promoting a Brand - Internally assessed
• 04: 9 Principles of Marketing - Externally assessed
• 05: 18 Small Business Planning - Internally assessed
• 06: 19 Introducing Project Management - Internally assessed
• 07: 4 Principles of Customer Services - Internally assessed
• 08: 8 Recruitment, Selection and Employment - Internally assessed
• 09: 11 Building Successful Business Teams - Internally assessed
• 10: 14 Business online - Internally assessed
• 11: 21 Effective Business Communication - Internally assessed
• 12: 23 Planning, Forecasting and Recording Business Finances - Internally assessed

Qualification Outcomes

BTEC First Extended Certificate in Business [EDEXCEL]
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Course entry requirements

If you are aged 16 to 18. You have achieved minimum of 4 GCSEs at 3 (D) or above OR achieved successfully an appropriate qualification at level 1 You will be expected to hold 3 (D) or above in English and Maths. If you have not yet achieved a grade 4 at GCSE (C) you will expected to enrol onto an appropriate English and/or Maths course at GCSE or Functional Skills dependent upon your entry grade and/or initial assessment.

What you need to know before you enrol

You will have timetabled classes during the week (Mon-Fri), during the day time. Units might vary on enrolment. Where possible students will access work experience to support their employability. Due to Covid-19 restrictions it may not be possible to have some/all students on work placements in 21/22. 15 one-hour whole group tutorials per year with them front loaded in Term 1 to include at least 6 (3 per half term).

What to bring to class

You will be given a book list and will be expected to buy a main text book to support you in your studies. You will need to have stationery (pens and paper) to support your studies. You would be expected to have an access to a computer at home and do some independent studying.

What you can do next

Level 3 qualifications in Business or an Apprenticeship