Level Three BTEC National Foundation/Extended Diploma in Business

Level 3 Business Expert

The Level 3 BTEC Foundation Diploma and two-year Extended Diploma offer an excellent grounding in a wide range of business subjects including Marketing, Finance, Management and Economics. Offering an excellent progression pathway to Higher Education, this programme also provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate some of the skills needed to thrive in business such as:

Pitching for Business

Digital Marketing

Managing Events

Building effective Teams

Students have the opportunity to undertake extended work placements with local businesses and additional qualifications in Team Leading and Using Social Media for Business in addition to taking part in enterprise, community-based and fundraising activities.

Level 3 Social Media for Business Expert

The Level 3 route is specifically designed for those who want to specialise in the use of social media in business. Today, when all businesses need an online presence, the use of social media to promote business activities and communicate with customers is essential. This expert route provides excellent progression opportunities into a range of digital marketing and administrative roles. The main qualification is the City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Social Media for Business. This programme will provide you with knowledge in the following areas:

The Principles of Social Media in a Business

Using Social Media for Advertising and Promotion

Social Networking Management

Keywords and Optimisation

Using Collaborative Technologies

Students will select this specialist route at the end of their first-year programme. There will be opportunities to work with local businesses on social-media promotional campaigns as part of extended work placements.

This course is available as part of a full-time study programme for 16 to 18 year olds, and as a part time course for adults aged 19 and over. Please ask learner services for details.

Exploring Business

Developing a Marketing Campaign - externally assessed

Personal and Business Finance - externally assessed

Managing an Event

International Business

7 units in year 2 including:

Principles of Management - externally assessed

Business Decision Making - externally assessed

Recruitment and Selection Process

Team Building in Business

Digital Marketing

Or level two diploma (merit)

Or first diploma (merit)

Or NVQ level two

Successful interview demonstrating motivation and commitment to the course