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15 May 2012

Fun Run Fundraising

A huge well done to all the students and staff who ran the Blackpool Beaverbrooks 10K last Sunday.
10 May 2012

Olympic Spirit at Blackpool Sixth Form

The college will host its first community sports day with over 150 young people taking part, including pupils from at least...
3 May 2012

Art students break “Out of the Frame” for exhibition in Thornton

Blackpool Sixth Form art and design students will be breaking out of the Frame for their exhibition at the Kiln House Gallery...
27 April 2012

England Rugby coach speaks to Blackpool Sixth Form sport students

Brian Ashton, the head coach of the England rugby team that reached the final of the 2007 Rugby World Cup, delivered a...
25 April 2012

Rugby Academy Boss prepares for Paralympic role

Paul Moran who heads up the Blackpool Sixth Form Rugby Academy has had a early insight into the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic...

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Battle of the Bands
29th May 7.00pm

Performing Arts Musical Theatre Showcase
31st May 7.30pm

Pre-Sixth Form Conference
2nd July 8.45am - 4.00pm

Diploma in Business

BTEC Business is an exciting and challenging course with a strongly practical approach. It is equivalent to two A levels over two years. The four core units provide an overview of the business environment, business resources and marketing. These are essential components to the success of any business. The specialist units will prepare you both for employment or further study in administration, marketing, or human resource management.

Did you know?
Some of our BTEC Business students are selected to join the department’s Business Academy. Each student is assigned a Partner in Business (mentor) from a local firm with whom they will meet on a monthly basis to discuss ideas for their future. In addition students complete a 6-week work internship (paid work experience), receive regular visits from Guru Lecturers, attend a conference and a number of workplace visits.

Specific requirements

You do not need to have already taken a Business course.

What will I study?

Twelve units over the 2 years, including:

  • The Business Environment
  • Business Resources
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Business Communication
  • Managing a Business Event
  • Business Accounting

Assessment

100% coursework

100% coursework, with each module needing to be passed in order to complete the course. The coursework assignment methods will be varied and include word processed reports, case studies, observation of practical performance and work based assessments.

Where does it lead

Those students taking the course will have access to a variety of career and Higher Education choices.

Exam board: Edexcel
 

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