What does it include?

The New BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business will develop and recognise your skills, knowledge and understanding of business functions, environments and operations in a practical way that is relevant to today’s work environment.

In order for you to achieve the Diploma in Business you are required to accumulate a total of 60 credits. This consists of four mandatory units (20 credits) and a range of optional units (40 credits).

Mandatory units

• Unit 1: Business Purposes
• Unit 2: Business organisations
• Unit 3: Financial Forecasting for Business
• Unit 4: People in Organisation Other units will be selected from the following list;
• unit 5 Using Office Equipment
• unit 6 Providing Business Support
• unit 7 Verbal and Non-verbal Communication in Business Contexts
• unit 9 Training and Employment in Business
• unit 10 Personal Selling in Business
• unit 11 Customer Relations in Business
• unit 12 Business Online
• unit 16 Business Enterprise
• unit 17 Starting a Small Business
• unit 18 Working in Business Teams
• unit 19 The Marketing Plan
• unit 20 Managing Personal Finances
• unit 21 Promoting and Branding in Retail Business
• unit 22 Visual Merchandising and Display Techniques for Retail Business
• unit 24 Business Improvement Tools and Techniques
• unit 25 Enterprise in the Workplace
• unit 26 Sourcing and Buying in the Supply Chain

How is the course assessed?

In order to pass an assignment you will need to produce evidence, this is proof that you have met the requirements of the unit. All units are broken down in exactly the same way. Every unit is introduced with a learning outcome, which describes what you will achieve while completing the unit. Assessment objectives describe what you are required to do in order to achieve the learning outcome. You must achieve every assessment objective in the unit.

You are able to achieve a Pass (5 points), Merit (6 points) or Distinction (7 points) for each unit. In order to calculate your overall grade you will need the following points:

• Merit – 340 – 379
• Distinction – 380 –399
• Distinction* - 400 and above

Students will also have to complete Functional Skills in English.

What do I need to get on to it?

Students will generally be aged between 16 to 18 and have a minimum 4 D’s at GCSE or a qualification at level 1.

The Interview Process

Applicants will be interviewed by a Business tutor, to assess their suitability for the course. As part of the interview your reference will be considered and you will be asked questions about your previous qualifications, experiences and interests in the industry. If you already have any qualifications or school/college reports, please bring them to your interview.

Where does it lead?

Students who gain merit/distinction grades may progress onto a level 3 qualifications such as the Level 3 Diploma or L3 Extended Diploma. Students would also be able to gain entry to employment at an appropriate level within business.

To find out more about BTEC qualifications visit the site of our awarding body, EdExcel

For further information and to apply

If you wish to apply for this course, please complete a College application form.

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