Level 3 Business

Course Overview

This course can either be studied at Wakefield College or Selby College.

This study programme is designed to provide an interesting introduction to the world of business. You will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques essential for successful performance in working life. You will develop the communication skills needed for working in the business sector.

Take your first steps towards a career in business with this full-time study programme taught by dedicated professionals.

You will learn through a mixture of classroom based learning and practical activities. Video and photographic evidence is used throughout the year to record progress.

As well as projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations and activities. Learning methods will include classroom presentations, group work, research tasks, exhibitions and visits and guest speakers.

You will develop skills and benefit from our links with employers such as: Wakefield District Housing, We are Wakefield, Finance Yorkshire, and Juice Personnel.

Please note: Work placement opportunities will be available.

What You Will Study

Four core units completed in Year 1:

• Exploring businesses
• Developing a marketing campaign
• Managing a business event
• Personal and business finance

Plus optional units in Customer Service, and Recruitment and Selection.

Units completed in Year 2:

• International business
• Principles of management
• Business decision making
• Work Experience in Business
• Plus two further optional units

• How You Will Be Assessed

  Assessments will also be varied to ensure you have every opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge. You may be assessed through practical tasks, short-answer questions, research tasks, written assignments, producing visual displays such as leaflets, observations of role-play.

  Level 3 students may also undertake research, case studies and investigations, presenting your findings in a variety of formats such as reports, brochures and presentations that you might find in working situations within the industry. At Level 3 there are two examined units per year.

• Entry Requirements

  Level 3 Extended Certificate/Diploma:
  4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English and/or Maths.
  OR
  Level 2 qualification with Merit Grade, plus Level 2/Grade 9-4 in English and/or Maths.

  Level 3 Foundation Diploma/Extended Diploma:
  5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English and Maths.
  OR
  Level 2 qualification with Merit Grade, plus Level 2/Grade 9-4 in English and Maths.

• Further Study

  On completion with the appropriate pass and English and maths grades, you can progress through the levels. A range of higher education courses such as Foundation Degrees, Honours Degrees in Management and Business offered by the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group. Alternatively, there are opportunities for Apprenticeships in areas such as Accounting and Business Administration.