BTEC Business Level 3 Introduction

BTEC Business Level 3 Introduction

What is BTEC Business? The BTEC qualification is designed to provide a highly specialist and work-related qualification The qualification give learners the knowledge, understanding and skills that they need to prepare for employment Mostly coursework based (1 exam) Many universities (95%) also recognise the qualification including top business schools such as Aston University D*D* or D*D*D* is highly regarded Recent leavers destinations include apprenticeships at KPMG, EON, Balfour Beatty Universities such as De Montfort studying Economics & Finance and Derby studying Business, Accounting & Finance

Our Expectations We expect our students to take on a professional attitude in all aspects of their study, this includes; Conduct around the Academy & in lessons Work submissions Informing teachers regarding absence & obtaining work missed Use of non-contact periods

Units Diploma Unit 1 Exploring Business Unit 2 Developing a Marketing Campaign Unit 3 Personal & Business Finance Unit 4 Managing an Event Unit 5 International Business Unit 6 Principles of Management Unit 8 Recruitment & Selection Process Unit 9 Team Building in Business 8 Units in total

Units Extended Diploma Unit 1 Exploring Business Unit 2 Developing a Marketing Campaign Unit 3 Personal & Business Finance Unit 4 Managing an Event Unit 5 International Business Unit 6 Principles of Management Unit 7 Business Decision Making Unit 8 Recruitment & Selection Process Unit 9 Team Building in Business Unit 16 Visual Merchandising Unit 19 Pitching for a New Business Unit 20 Investigating CSR Unit 22 Market Research 13 Units in total

Challenge Partners KPMG PWC Trentham Gardens JCB Denstone Farm Shop David Nieper JCB Finance

How will I be assessed? (Externally)

How will I be assessed? (Internally) Unit 1 Exploring Business Unit 4 Managing an Event Unit 5 International Business Unit 8 Recruitment & Selection Process Unit 9 Team Building in Business Unit 16 Visual Merchandising Unit 19 Pitching for a New Business Unit 20 Investigating CSR Unit 22 Market Research Each unit will be assessed via assignments set and marked internally by your teachers.

Example Assignment The skill required. Could be explain, describe, analyse, evaluate etc The task Tip: Key words are often coloured coded to draw your attention to them Is it a pass, merit or distinction task? Tip: Read very carefully. We mark against the assignment brief How you will submit your work. It could be a presentation, a booklet etc.

What is the grading system? Points per Internal unit: Pass Merit Distinction 60 GLH 90 GLH 6 10 16 9 15 24 Points per External unit: Pass Merit Distinction 90 GLH 9 15 24 120 GLH 12 20 32

What is the Diploma grading system? Total points Grade UCAS points Equival ent to: 72-87 PP 32 EE 88-103 MP 48 DD 104-123 MM 64 CC 124-143 DM 80 BB 144-161 DD 96 AA 162-179 DD * 104 AA* 180 D * D * 112 A*A*

What is the Extended Diploma grading system? Total points Grade UCAS points Equival ent to: 108-123 PPP 48 EEE 124-139 MPP 64 DDE 140-155 MMP 80 CCE 156-175 MMM 96 CCC 176-195 DMM 112 BBC 196-215 DDM 128 ABB 216-233 DDD 144 AAA 234-251 D*DD 152 A*AA 252-269 D*D*D 160 A*A*A 270 D*D*D* 168 A*A*A*

Extract Assessment Policy In line with Edexcel BTEC policy we operate a one submission attempt If you failed to achieve the targeted assessment criteria on the first submission you may be given one opportunity to improve and resubmit your work, either to gain a Pass or a higher grade. The school has a nominated Lead Internal Verifier for the course. Your teacher will need to ask the Lead Internal Verifier to give authorisation to allow you to resubmit your work, but will NOT be granted automatically. This will only be authorised if: 1.Your coursework was handed in by the original deadline date 2. The work submitted is credible 3. The work was signed and dated by you confirming it to be your own work 4. The teacher feels that you are capable of improving your work without further guidance If granted you will have 10 working days to improve your work independently.

Missed Deadlines If you miss initial deadlines the following will take place: Strike 1: Letter to parents and meeting with Head of Department and teacher Strike 2: Phone call home to parents and the Head of 6 th Form will be notified. Strike 3: Meeting with Parents and HOD Strike 4: Meeting with Parents, HOD and Head of 6th However, in exceptional circumstances, there may be a legitimate reason for not being able to meet the deadline. You can request an extension by completing an Extenuating Circumstances Form and hand this to your teacher (a copy is in the handbook and an electronic copy is available on the student drive). This gives you an opportunity to explain the reasons why you cannot meet the assessment deadline and agree a new deadline date. This must be done at least 5 days before the deadline date wherever possible Please ensure you familiarise yourselves with the form so you are aware of what reasons we accept as a centre.

2016 Results 100% Achieved Distinction or better (A*-B equivalent) 67% Achieved D*D*

India 2 places left. Issued on a first come first served basis by this we mean the first to make payment on parent pay not just say that you want to come!! Will support you in your studies as we visit various parts of India including Jaipur, Delhi and visiting the JCB factories, the Taj Mahal, PWC HQ & Gurgaon villages. Letter!!