Route3 BTEC LEVEL 2 For 16-19 Year Olds

BTEC Level 2 Award: Business

This course, offered as part of our Transition Programme, provides an excellent foundation in business and enterprise. It teaches a wide variety of skills that will be of use to whatever further study or career route you take in the future.

EXAMINATION BOARD: Pearson

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

To join this programme you will need 4 GCSEs at grade 3 (or equivalent). One of either English language or maths needs to be at least a grade 3 whilst the other needs to be no less than a grade 2.

Why study BTEC BUSINESS at Blackpool Sixth?

We offer this course in combination with the BTEC IT course which will give you a broad grounding in modern business and communications.

How will I be taught?

Class discussions, group and individual activities, research tasks, practical activities, guest speakers and trips.

Class discussions
Group and individual activities
Research tasks
Practical activities
Guest speakers
Trips

Teacher expertise

The course is taught by experienced staff from the business department.

What skills will I develop?

Communication
Teamwork
Numeracy
Literacy
Practical business experience
Organisation
Time management
Leadership
Problem-solving
Teamwork

How will I be assessed?

75% coursework (3 units), 25% exam (1 unit)

What will you study and other information about BTEC Level 2 Award: Business

Where does it lead?

Progression into level 3 courses as part of the Transition Programme. The course is an excellent foundation for a very wide range of further study opportunities, especially those related to business.