Length of Course

1 year – full time

Examination Board

EDEXCEL

Assessment Method and Component Percentages

For the award of the 6-unit Intermediate GNVQ in Business you must complete three compulsory units and three optional units.  The successful completion of the course will result in you having a qualification equivalent to 4 GCSEs at grade A* to C.  For each of the six units there is one method of assessment, either a portfolio of evidence or an external assessment.  One third of the units will be externally assessed.

Entry Requirements

Students should have a suitable level of literacy and numeracy supported by a general education equivalent to GCSE at grades D to G.  You should have a keen interest in the business world and are considering a career within this area.  Any business related work experience would be an advantage.

What You Will Learn

The units currently being offered by Minster College are:

• Investigating how businesses work
• How businesses develop
• Business Finance
• Retailing
• Personal Finance
• Setting up in business (including the running of a Young Enterprise company)

How You Will Learn

You have the opportunity to develop your skills through practical investigation.  This may take the form of:

• Carrying out research in libraries
• Conducting surveys
• Using case studies
• Internet use 
• Completing documents
  

Your work can be shown in various ways, including giving talks and presentations.

Subject Expectations

It is expected that students will have excellent attendance record and demonstrate a high level of commitment to the subject.  Students must be self discipline in order to complete assignment work on time, which may include working in study time or at home.

Career Opportunitites

Students gaining an Intermediate GNVQ in Business will have access to a range of career and further education opportunities.  This may mean directly into employment or progression onto advanced courses in the business or related area.

Allied Subjects

This is a stand alone course equivalent to four GCSEs.

Key Skills

This subject offers opportunities for students to develop the nationally specified Key Skills.  The development of student Key Skills enrich their programme of study.  It will also allow them to gain acknowledged qualifications that is valued by employers and providers of higher education.

Staff Contact

If you would like any further details please see Mr Butler.