Business Level 3
BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma
This programme will allow you to develop your knowledge and skills within a range of business disciplines, preparing you for the dynamic world of business.
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Level 3
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 or 2 years
Start date - September - June
Where -
2 Locations
Huddersfield Centre
Springfield Sixth Form Centre
Course Overview
This is a fast-paced and exciting course covering a wide range of topics. It will provide you with the advanced skills that are required within the business sector. You will work on live case studies that are set by employers and industry experts and develop a strong understanding about the business environment. There will also be fantastic opportunities to network with external companies, organisations and established businesses.
In addition, the course will also focus on your end project which involves planning, coordinating and managing a market stall. You will work in teams to come up with an innovative idea to sell a product within a successful market, allowing you to keep the profits made. You will work closely with the National Market Traders Federation on a designed syllabus to enhance your skills.
Our expert tutors will teach you how to analyse what makes a business successful and investigate how businesses are organised. You will gain the skills and understanding into how a marketing campaign is developed, as well as looking at how political, legal and social factors affect a business. You will look at how human resources are managed and how to interpret financial statements.
You will take part in our work experience programme to enhance your skills. Staff will help you secure a work placement of choice and complete the necessary hours for the course. Work placements can vary and can include multiple roles to provide you with a well-rounded experience within the business sector.
This is a fast-paced and exciting course covering a wide range of topics. It will provide you with the advanced skills that are required within the business sector. You will work on live case studies that are set by employers and industry experts and develop a strong understanding about the business environment. There will also be fantastic opportunities to network with external companies, organisations and established businesses.
Our expert tutors will teach you how to analyse what makes a business successful and investigate how businesses are organised. You will gain the skills and understanding into how a marketing campaign is developed, as well as looking at how political, legal and social factors affect a business. You will look at how human resources are managed and how to interpret financial statements.
In addition, the course will also focus on your end project which involves planning, coordinating and managing a market stall. You will work in teams to come up with an innovative idea to sell a product within a successful market, allowing you to keep the profits made. You will work closely with the National Market Traders Federation on a designed syllabus to enhance your skills.
You will take part in our work experience programme to enhance your skills. Staff will help you secure a work placement of choice and complete the necessary hours for the course. Work placements can vary and can include multiple roles to provide you with a well-rounded experience within the business sector.
Core Skills Gained:
A minimum of 5 GCSEs with the following grades: English and maths at 4 or above and 3 other GCSEs at 4 or above.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
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You will be assessed by having external assessments, observations, group presentations, practical work, written assessments and group activities.
Depending on your pathway, you will have the opportunity to specialise in either leadership or finance.
Why work in the Business & Professional Industry?
Wide range of jobs in the Business & Professional Industry
Excellent choice of employers in the Business & Professional Industry
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