Students wishing to do BTEC Level 3 courses, need to have
(or expect to achieve) at least four GCSE passes at Grade 4 or above.
Additionally for Business, English minimum Grade 4 and Maths minimum Grade 4 or
equivalent qualifications (a Merit or higher at BTEC Level 2 in the same subject
is accepted as part of the 4 GCSE passes).
Students will enjoy this course if they:
- Prefer coursework
- Like doing presentations and pitches
- Would like to develop an understanding of how businesses
work
- Are able to complete independent research
Students should have a general interest in how businesses
work. They should also be comfortable with ICT and enjoy group work, problem
solving, presentations, working with numbers and meeting deadlines.
This course is assessed through coursework. Students will
complete mandatory units. The points achieved on each unit will be added
together to form an overall grade.
The exam board for this course is Pearson
BTEC.