Furthermore, skills developed throughout this course will compliment any chosen career.
Key Stage 4
Year 11/12 CCEA GCSE Business and Communication Systems
The CCEA GCSE Business and Communication Systems introduces students to the business world.
Practical element of the course allows students to learn about file management and applications such as;
- word processing,
- spreadsheets,
- databases,
- web design,
- email and
- presentation software.
The theory element of the course introduces students to learn about;
- the different types of business ownership,
- recruitment & selection,
- training,
- marketing,
- the role of stakeholders and customers, and
- how best to communicate a message.
Assessment is through:
- one computer-based exam worth 40% of the final mark,
- one written exam worth 35% and
- a controlled assessment unit worth 25%.
Unit 1: Software Applications for Business – the computer exam
Unit 2: The Business Environment – handwritten exam
Unit 3: Developing Digital Solutions – controlled Assessment
Key Stage 5
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business
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Content |
Assessment |
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Unit 1: Exploring Business (Mandatory Unit) 90 GLH |
Internal assessment BTEC Moderated |
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Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign (Mandatory Unit) 90 GLH |
A task set and marked by Pearson and completed under supervised conditions. The supervised assessment period is undertaken in a single session of three hours 70 marks |
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Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance (Mandatory Unit) 120 GLH |
Written examination set by Pearson 2 hours 80 marks |
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Unit 8: Recruitment and Selection Process (Optional Unit Choice) 60 GLH |
Internal assessment BTEC Moderated |
*Please note courses/units are subject to change
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