Overview

This course is particularly suitable for students preparing for employment within the Business sector
particularly in job roles where they would be expected to use communication and ICT skills and
liaise with customers.

This qualification is also suitable for students wishing to progress onto further or higher education.

Duration

Two years at 360 guided learning hours

Awarding Body

OCR

Qualification Value

6 units – equivalent to 1 ‘A’ Level at Grade A – E.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but it is recommended that students have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grades A – C and a recommendation from your Head of Year and Class Tutor

Course Content

Mandatory Units
• Unit 1 – Investigating Business
• Unit 2 – Customer Service
• Unit 3 – Business Communications
• Unit 4 – Finance for Business
Optional Units
• Marketing for business
• Practical sales skills
• E-Business
• Human resource management
• Motivating and empowering people
• Skills and the entrepreneur

Students must all complete mandatory units and two optional units.

Assessment and Grading

All units are centre assessed and externally moderated by OCR. There are no timetabled
exams and students complete assignments at a time which is decided by teaching staff.
The full award and units from this qualification are graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction.

What career will the course prepare me for?

This course prepares students for employment within many areas of business:
• Marketing
• Finance
• Retail
• Management
• For those hoping to some day open their own business

It also provides a very good basis for those wanting to progress onto further and higher
education.

For further information contact Mr O'Kane, Head of Department