BTEC Nationals Business (2016)
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Certificate
Teaching from: September 2016
External assessment from: 2017
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2018, 2019, 2020 results)
An introduction to the business sector for learners for whom an element of business would be complementary. The qualification supports progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other vocational or general qualifications.
A Guide to External Assessment: this guide brings together details of support materials and key information for the sector to help prepare your learners for external assessment.
Don't forget you can continue teaching your BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Business (2010) for courses starting in 2017.
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Guide
Extended Certificate
Teaching from: September 2016
External assessment from: 2017
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2018, 2019, 2020 results)
The Extended Certificate is for learners who are interested in learning about the business sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in business-related subjects.
A Guide to External Assessment: this guide brings together details of support materials and key information for the sector to help prepare your learners for external assessment.
Don't forget you can continue teaching your BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Business (2010) for courses starting in 2017.
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Guide
Foundation Diploma
Teaching from: September 2016
External assessment from: 2017
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2018, 2019, 2020 results)
The Foundation Diploma is for learners looking to study business as a one-year, full-time course, or for those wishing to take it alongside another area of contrasting or complementary study, as part of a two-year, full-time study programme.
A Guide to External Assessment: this guide brings together details of support materials and key information for the sector to help prepare your learners for external assessment.
Don't forget you can continue teaching your BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Business (2010) for courses starting in 2017.
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Guide
Diploma
Teaching from: September 2016
External assessment from: 2017
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2018, 2019, 2020 results)
The Diploma is designed to be the substantive part of a study programme for learners who want a strong core of sector study. This programme may include other BTEC Nationals to support progression to higher education courses in business areas before entering employment.
A Guide to External Assessment: this guide brings together details of support materials and key information for the sector to help prepare your learners for external assessment.
Don't forget you can continue teaching your BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Business (2010) for courses starting in 2017.
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Guide
Extended Diploma
Teaching from: September 2016
External assessment from: 2017
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2018, 2019, 2020 results)
The Extended Diploma is a two-year, full-time course that meets entry requirements in its own right for learners who want to progress to higher education courses in business areas before entering employment.
A Guide to External Assessment: this guide brings together details of support materials and key information for the sector to help prepare your learners for external assessment.
Don't forget you can continue teaching your BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Business (2010) for courses starting in 2017.
Specification
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