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BUSINESS
VOCATIONAL
BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (equivalent to 1 A Level)
If you want a foothold in this community then then a
vocational course could well be a first step. Whatever
your chosen career path, a business course will help you
on your way: directly into employment or to higher level
study. We choose topics and assignments based on real
organisations or situations which reflect the opportunities
that the city has to offer. You will develop the range of skills
required in business through varied ways that portfolio
evidence is collected: individual research and report,
presentations and simulated and real business activities.
The new suite of BTEC Nationals were designed in
association with leading Universities and Employers with
academic and career progression in mind. All Business
students at Varndean could compete to be accepted onto
the prestigious ‘Paths 2 Success’ mentoring programme
which offers work internships and individual Business
Mentors to the winning candidates.
COURSE CONTENT
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4 units: 3 mandatory, plus 1 optional
Standard Advanced Level entry
requirements
• Exploring Business
• Developing a Marketing Campaign
assessment
• Personal and Business Finance
42% coursework, 33% exam, 25%
controlled external assessment
• Recruitment and Selection Process
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Teamwork, leadership, presentation skills,
ability to prioritise and organise workload,
financial skills.
“You acquire a thorough
understanding about what
occurs in the business world
and a greater awareness about
what’s going on around you.
The subject is challenging,
however it’s very interesting.”
Laszlo Dancs,
ex Varndean School
CAREER PATHWAYS
Jobs in the financial and service industries
in the area, retail and tourism management
or setting up your own business. Or degree
courses in Business, Finance, Accountancy,
Economics, Marketing, International
Business, Event Management and Human
Resource Management.
VA R N D E A N S I X T H F O R M C O L L E G E 2 0 2 6
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