CTEC Business

Course summary

Why study the subject This subject is for students who are interested in learning about the business sector alongside other fields of study, with a view of progressing to a wide range of HE courses. It can be studied with other Vocational courses and A Levels. CTEC qualifications are built around the national occupational standards that professionals must follow and are recognised as valuable qualifications by industry. Course Structure The CTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business Studies is equivalent to one A Level. There are five units, three of which are mandatory and two of which are assessed externally. Year 12 A broad understanding and investigation of the basics of Business in the real world/environment. Year 13 Builds on the content from year 12 by learning about working in business and managing people. Unit content Year 12 Unit 1: The Business Environment (External assessment – Research brief studied prior to the exam) Unit 4: Customers and Communication (Internal assessment) Unit 5: Marketing and Market Research (Internal assessment) Year 13 Unit 2: Working in Business (External assessment) Unit 8: Introduction to Human Resources (Internal assessment) Skills Acquired In addition to the business skills developed in each unit, students will also develop the practical, interpersonal and thinking skills required to be able to succeed in employment and higher education. Students suited to the course Students with an enterprising mind, a keen interest in how businesses operate, and an interest in the way the economy works should all consider studying CTEC Business. What other subjects it combines well with CTEC Business is a broad subject and is easily combined with other A Level and Vocational subjects. Career or HE the course leads to CTEC Business could lead to university study. Because CTEC qualifications have been developed with employers and professional bodies students will also gain the skills and confidence to enter the world of employment and/or apprenticeships. Co-curricular Trip and visits, Young Enterprise, IFS Student Investor Challenge.