Description

BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business

Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business, Extended Certificate and qualifications in Business are designed for international schools and colleges. They are part of an international suite of BTEC Firsts qualifications offered by Pearson.

The purpose of this specification is to set out:

• the aim/objective of the qualifications
• the structure and rules of combination of these qualifications
• the resources required by the centre to offer these qualifications
• the knowledge, skills and understanding which will be assessed as part of these qualifications
• the method of assessment and any associated requirements relating to it
• the criteria against which learners’ level of attainment will be measured (for example assessment criteria).

The following qualifications have been approved by Pearson Education Limited as meeting the criteria for Pearson’s Self-regulated Framework.

• Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Certificate in Business (3 months)
• Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Extended Certificate in Business (6 months)
• Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Diploma in Business (1 year)

BTEC Level 2 Diploma courses can have their certificates attested by the following bodies:

• British Council (UAE & World Wide)
• KHDA – Ministry of Education Dubai
• Notary Public, UK
• UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office
• Embassy of UAE, London
• UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs

COURSE OUTLINE

Unit 1: Business Purposes

• Understand the purpose and ownership of business
• Understand the business context in which organisations operate

Unit 2: Business Organisations

• Be able to set business aims and objectives
• Understand the main functional areas in business organisations

Unit 3: Financial Forecasting for Business

• Know about costs, revenue and profit in a business organisation
• Be able to prepare a break-even analysis
• Be able to create a cash flow forecast

Unit 4: People in Organisations

• Know about job roles and their functions in organisations
• Be able to produce documentation for specific job roles
• Be able to prepare for employment
• Be able to produce a career development plan

Unit 5: Using Office Equipment

• Know the purpose of office equipment and systems
• Be able to process, retrieve and archive information
• Be able to use office equipment and systems safely

Unit 6: Providing Business Support

• Understand the purpose of providing business support
• Be able to carry out office work safely
• Be able to organize and provide support for meetings