EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Business (QCF)
Qualification summary
The BTEC Level 3 Certificate,BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma, BTEC Level 3 Diploma and BTEC Level 3 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 BTEC Level 3 Certificate, BTEV Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma, BTEC Level 3 Diploma and BTEC Level 3 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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For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
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 BTEC Level 3 Certificate, BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma, BTEC Level 3 Diploma and BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business offers progression from Level 2 qualifications - such as the BTEC Level 2 Certificate, BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate and BTEC Level 2 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
B. Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
B2. Develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
B1. Prepare for further learning or training
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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 BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Business consists of 4 mandatory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 60 credits and 360 guided learning hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.