Overview
- 16-18, Adults
Level 3: BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business (1 Year Duration)
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- 2 September 2024 - 36 weeks
- Paddington Green Campus
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Level 3: BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Business (1 Year Duration)
- 1462-24
- 2 September 2024 - 36 weeks
- Paddington Green Campus
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Details
Will the course give me what I want?
Course content
The BTEC Level 3 Diplomas are broadly equivalent to two/three GCE A Levels. The programme aims to provide students with an in depth understanding of the operations and structures of businesses and also to equip students with the skills required to succeed in employment or at university. The course will involve businesses in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
Outline of skills and knowledge
Students will cover a range of topics that include:
- Exploring Business
- Personal and Business Finance
- Marketing
- Event Management
- Pitching a new Business
- Principles of Management
- International Business
- Recruitment and Selection
- Work Experience in Business
- Business Decision Making
- Investigating Corporate Social Responsibility
Please Note
Extended Diplomas are delivered as two one year programmes:
Year 1 – Extended Certificate or Foundation Diploma
Year 2 – Diploma or Extended Diploma and students progressing to year 2 are expected to have satisfactorily completed their first year programme before progressing to the second year.
What have students who have taken this course in the past progressed to?
Students that successfully complete their programme of study could progress onto a Business related degree or Higher National Diploma. Previous Level three students have gone directly into employment in areas of growth in finance, administration and management.
How will I learn?
You will be expected to complete assignments at home and work in class. There are also exams in the course that are taken in January and May.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed continually through practical project work, coursework, written assignments, time constrained assignments and through giving presentations.
Where have students gone to after completing this course?
BTEC Level 3 Diploma
Is there additional work required by the student?
8-10 hours of self directed study is required for success on the course.
Entry Requirements
What qualifications or skills do I need to show I have before I can enrol?
For the Extended Diploma: Students would need to have gained a Level two qualification preferably in Business at least a Distinction grade or 6 GCSEs at 4-5 (C) or above including Maths and English.
For the Diploma: Students would need to have gained a Level two qualification preferably in Business at least a Merit or at least 5 4 GCSEs at 4-5 (C) or above including English.
Expected prior knowledge
You do not have to have studied Business before but an interest in the subject is important
English level
We expect you to have GCSE grade 4 or an equivalent qualification
Mathematics level
We expect you to have GCSE grade 4 or an equivalent qualification
Equipment and other costs
We would expect you to buy the textbook recommended by your tutor
Support
Free Meals in FE
If you are aged between 16 and 18 on 31 August 2023 and received free school meals when you were at school, you may be eligible to receive a free meal at College.For more information on free school meals,click here.
Further Education Fees
All our Further Education (FE) courses (Entry to Level 3) are free to EU residents who are under 19 years old on the 31st August 2023. For a few courses you may be expected to contribute towards the cost of specialist materials and resources. However, depending on your circ*mstances, you may be eligible for financial help from the College’s Learner Support Fund. You should apply for any such financial support as soon as you have been offered a place. If you are aged 19 or over on 31st August 2023 and you are a UK/EU resident you will normally be required to pay a course fee.
How much will my course cost?
The cost of your course will include tuition fees and examination fees, where applicable. Where a course requires additional specialist materials, there may be an additional cost. Some courses are cheaper than others because they are part funded by the government; some of these courses may also attract concessionary fees for some people.
19+ Advanced Learning Loan
If you are aged 19+ or over and studying a Level 3 course, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learning Loan. To be eligible for this loan, you must have been living continuously in the UK for 3 years immediately before the start date of your course. You must also be undertaking a course of study that is at Level 3 or above, e.g. National Diploma/Certificate etc. For more information click here.
Fee remission/concessionary rates
Concessionary rates are now available for learners that meet the following criteria:
- Entry to Level 1courses may be free for 19-23 year olds who do not already have a full Level 2 or above qualification*
- Entry to Level 1courses may be free for 24+ year olds who are unemployed or meet low wage criteria
- Full Level 2courses may be free for 19-23 year olds who do not already have a full Level 2 or above qualification*
- Full Level 2courses may be free or 24+ year olds who are unemployed or meet low wage criteria
- Full Level 3courses may be free for 19-23 year olds who do not already have a full L3 or above qualification*.
For more information on fees and remissionclick here.
Discretionary Learner Support Fund
If you are on a low income you may be eligible for financial support towards tuition fees from the Discretionary Learner Support Fund.
For further information click here.
Childcare
Financial support to help with childcare
Care to learn - childcare support for young people aged 16-20
If you are aged under 20 at the beginning of your course, or moving to the 2nd year of a level 3 course, and are caring for your own child you may be entitled to £175.00 maximum per week, per child through Care to Learn.
Please ensure you register on the Care to Learn website even if you haven’t chosen your childcare provider or the course you want to study. Once you have registered Care to Learn will confirm financial support in principle.
For further details and help with making an application please visithttps://www.gov.uk/care-to-learnor speak to a Student Advisor.
Childcare support for people aged 20+
Financial support towards the cost of nursery, childminder, breakfast clubs and after-school clubs.
If you are aged 20+ when you start a course and need financial support to help with the cost of childcare while you study the college may be able to help.
You will be required to make use of any governmentNEF or 2+ Funding before requesting any financial support from the college.
It is essential that you speak to a Student Advisor prior to enrolling on a course to discuss your personal circ*mstances, childcare needs and to find out if there are funds available.
Eligibility for help with childcare costs is based on your personal circ*mstances.
General eligibility criteria:
- Aged 20 and over
- Considered a home student for fee purposes
- Fully enrolled on a programme of
study funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency or in receipt of a 19+ Advanced Learning Loan - Discussed and had confirmation of funding for childcare support before enrolling
Financial eligibility:
You need to have evidence that you meet general discretionary Learner Support Funds or 19+ Advanced Learning Loan bursary fund criteria:
- on a low income / a dependent of someone who is on a low income or in receipt of a
means tested benefit e.g. Income Support / Jobseekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, housing benefit etc.
When looking for childcare please be aware:
- all childcare providers must be OFSTED registered
- any 2+ or 3+ government funding must be used by the student. Only additional hours needed for
study will be funded by the College. - childcare will only be paid for days when you are attending College or a mandatory work placement.
- students on full-time courses will be a priority for childcare funding.
- childcare places will be subject to a contract between College/student/nursery.
- childcare payments are made subject to students reaching 85% attendance on a monthly basis.
All childcare applicants approved for funding will be required to sign our Terms & Conditions and MUST inform the College immediately should they stop attending lessons for any reason.
Emaillearner.services@cwc.ac.ukto put your name on the childcare waiting list. You MUST speak to a member of the Student Advice or Learner Services team before you enrol on a course.
Financial Support for 16-18 Year-olds and Continuing Learners aged 19
The Education Funding Authority has allocated money to colleges to support students who are on low incomes or the dependent of parents on a low income, and need support towards their course-related costs or essential living costs or are facing financial difficulty.
For further information click here.
For further information on financial support for Looked after Children, Care Leavers and estranged young people, click here.
