EDEXCEL Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Business (QCF)
Qualification summary
The Level 3 BTEC Certificate, Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Level 3 BTEC Diploma and Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business are designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding needed for progression into employment or further educational opportunities. They also offer a possible progression route from the accredited BTEC Firsts in Business.
The Level 3 BTEC Certificate, Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Level 3 BTEC Diploma and Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business are specialist qualifications that focus on a vocational area which can be used as a ‘full-time’ programme of learning.
They are designed to equip individuals with the skills, knowledge and understanding required for a range of roles in organisations within the business sector including administration, finance/accounts, marketing, management, human resources and law. The qualifications also enable progression to BTEC Higher Nationals or undergraduate degree qualifications and professional occupations in the business world.
These qualifications will:
1) develop a range of skills, knowledge and personal qualities essential for career development and progression within the business and related sectors
2) provide learners with the appropriate knowledge and skills including administration, finance, marketing, health and safety, legal and customer service.
3) contribute towards the knowledge, understanding and skills requirements for a range of level 3 NVQs
4) focus on the practical application of knowledge and the development of the work related skills required for employment in the business and other related sectors.
Qualification details
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When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
The Level 3 BTEC Certificate, Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Level 3 BTEC Diploma and Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business offers progression from Level 2 qualifications - such as the BTEC Level 2 BTEC Certificate, Level 2 BTEC Extended Certificate and Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Business.
It provides learners with progression opportunities to higher education. Progression may be to foundation degrees, higher national diplomas or degrees at university
Accounting Technician
Accounts/Finance Clerk
Administrative Assistant/Administrator
Bank/Building Society Customer Adviser
Insurance Underwriter
Investment Administrator
Local Government Committee Administrator
Local Government Community Development Officer
Local Government Customer Services Officer
Local Government Estates Officer
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15 Business, Administration and Law
Aural Examination
Coursework
E-assessment
Multiple Choice Examination
Oral Examination
Portfolio of Evidence
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Practical Examination
Task-based controlled assessment
Written Examination
The Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Business consists of 4 mandatory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 120 credits and 720 guided learning hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
This qualification provides pathways to the following endorsed titles:
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Business
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Business (Administration)
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Business (Finance)
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Business (Human Resources)
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Business (Law)
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Business (Management)
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Business (Marketing)
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Business (Retail)
This structure allows the flexibility to import standard BTEC units (QCF) at Levels 2, 3 or 4 to meet local needs. This is limited to a total of 20 credits and can not be at the expense of the mandatory and mandatory specialist units in this qualification.