Business Studies

Assessment

The BTEC Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A-Level. You will produce a portfolio of coursework that will be assessed as well as sitting external assessments. A grading scale of Pass, Merit, or Distinction is applied to all units. There is a mixture of assessments within the Extended Certificate in Business course, with 58% of the course being externally assessed. For coursework-based units, students will produce a portfolio of evidence showing that they have met all the assessment objectives. This will be evidenced through practical assignments, oral presentations/ demonstrations, written reports, and project work. Submission deadlines are set throughout the year. You will need to ensure that you are organized and enjoy spending time working through a range of individual tasks. • Pass is equivalent to an E at A Level • Merit is equivalent to a C at A Level • Distinction is equivalent to an A at A Level • Distinction* is equivalent to an A* at A Level Unit 1 – Exploring Business Internal – Coursework based Unit 2 – Developing a Marketing Campaign Externally assessed Controlled Assessment Unit 3 – Personal and Business Finance Externally assessed Examination Unit 8 – Recruitment and Selection Process Internal – Coursework-based