EDEXCEL Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Personal and Business Finance (QCF)
Qualification summary
This specification will serve the needs of a wide range of learners who are either employed or seeking employment in private, public or voluntary organisations in the Business and Finance sector. It will be particularly relevant to those working or interested in working in the financial services industry. The qualification provides underpinning knowledge and business skills and is equally suitable for full time learners or for learners already in the workplace, who want a short programme of study directly related to their work, or an area they wish to progress into. The qualification is equivalent to one A-level, and can provide a vocational element to full time study when combined with GCE(s) or Applied GCE(s)be particularly relevant to those working or interested in working in the financial services industry. The qualification provides underpinning knowledge and business skills and is equally suitable for full time learners or for learners already in the workplace, who want a short programme of study directly related to their work, or an area they wish to progress into.
Qualification details
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The Edexcel level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Personal and Business Finance offers progression from Level 2 qualifications - such as the Edexcel Level 2 BTECs in Business. It provides learners with progression opportunities to higher education. Progression may be to foundation degrees, higher national diplomas or degrees at university or into employment in the financial services industry.
Accounting Technician
Accounts/Finance Clerk
Actuary
Administrative Assistant/Administrator
Advertising Account Executive
Advertising Account Planner
Arts Administrator
Auditor
Bank Manager
Bank/Building Society Customer Adviser
Bar Person/Manager
Betting Shop Cashier
Brand Manager
Building Society Manager
Business Adviser
Business Analyst
Care Home Manager
Catering/Restaurant Manager
Company Director
Company Secretary
Credit Manager
Debt Collector
Debt Counsellor
Economist
Insurance Broker
Insurance Business Development Manager
Insurance Claims Settler/Manager
Insurance Loss Adjuster
Insurance Surveyor
Insurance Technician
Investment Administrator
Investment Analyst
Investment/Merchant Banker
Local Government Estates Officer
Local Government External Funding Officer
Local Government Markets Officer
Local Government Revenues Officer
Police Financial Investigator
Stock Market Dealer/Trader
Stockbroker
Store Owner/Manager
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15 Business, Administration and Law
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15.1
Accounting and Finance
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 Subsidiary Diploma in Personal and Business Finance consists of four mandatory units plus two optional units (selected from a choice of six) to provide for a combined total of 60 credits and 360 guided learning hours (GLH) for the completed qualification