Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Excluded Diploma in Business (QCF)

Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Excluded Diploma in Business (QCF)

The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business is a 180 – credit qualification that aims at deepening the specialist work-related focus from the BTEC Level 3 90 – credit Diploma and the BTEC Level 3 Diploma. This qualification has the potential to prepare and equip learners for appropriate direct employment in the vocational sector. Therefore, it is suitable for persons who want to enter a particular specialist area of work.

 

This qualification is also suited for those learners who wish to enter a specialist area of employment or advance to a higher education foundation degree, HND, or other professional development programme. Moreover, learners who want to extend their specialist nature of the subjects they studied on the Level 3 BTEC Diploma or any other programme of study can enroll for this qualification.

 

Rules of Combination for Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Excluded Diploma in Business

If you want to combine the units for BTEC Level 3 Excluded Diploma in Business, the center has the responsibility to make sure that the rules of combination are followed to the latter. The rules of combination for this qualification are as follows:

  1. Qualification credit value is a minimum of 180 credits
  2. Minimum credit to be achieved at, above, the level of the qualification is 135 credits
  3. Compulsory unit credit is 40 credits
  4. Optional unit credits are 140
  5. A maximum of 35 optional credits can be derived from other Level 3 BTEC units to meet the local needs

 

Since the Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Excluded Diploma in Business is a 180 credit qualification, it requires 1080 guided learning hours. It comprises four mandatory units plus optional units that give a combined total of 180 credits.

Mandatory Units

  1. The Business Environment – 10 credits
  2. Business Resources – 10 credits
  3. Introduction to Marketing -10 credits
  4. Business Communication – 10 credits

Optional Units – Choose any 14 units from these below

  • Accounting Pathway Optional Units
  1. Business Accounting – 10 credits
  2. Financial Accounting – 10 credits
  3. Management Accounting – 10 credits
  4. Accounting Systems – 10 credits

 

  • Marketing Pathway Optional Units
  1. Creative Product Promotion – 10 credits
  2. Market Research in Business – 10 credits
  3. Relationship Marketing – 10 credits
  4. Internet Marketing in Business – 10 credits

 

  • Human Resource Pathway Optional Units
  1. Recruitment and Selection in Business – 10 credits
  2. Aspects of Employment Law – 10 credits
  3. Development Planning for a Career in Business 10 credits
  4. Human Resource Management in Business – 10 credits

 

  • Management Pathway Optional Units
  1. Training in the Business Workplace – 10 credits
  2. Managing a Business Event – 10 credits
  3. Developing Teams in Business – 10 credits
  4. Managing Physical Resources in a Business Environment – 10 credits

 

  • Law Pathway Optional Units
  1. Aspects of Contract and Business Law – 10 credits
  2. Aspects of Civil Liability for Business – 10 credits
  3. Aspects of the Legal System and Law-making Process – 10 credits
  4. Aspects of Criminal Law Relating to Business – 10 credits

 

  • Administration Pathway Optional Units
  1. Supporting Business Activities – 10 credits
  2. Managing Business Information – 10 credits
  3. Understanding Health and Safety in the Business Workplace – 10 credits
  4. Business Project Management – 10 credits

 

  • Retail Pathway Optional Units
  1. Understanding Retailing – 10 credits
  2. Visual Merchandising in Retailing – 10 credits
  3. Fashion Retailing – 10 credits
  4. Food Retailing – 10 credits

 

  • General Optional Units
  1. The Impact of Communications Technology on Business – 10 credits
  2. Website Design Strategy – 10 credits
  3. Supply Chain and Stock Management – 10 credits
  4. Starting a Small Business – 10 credits
  5. Understanding Business Ethics – 10 credits
  6. Business and the Economic Environment – 10 credits
  7. International Business – 10 credits
  8. Computer Application for Financial Management – 10 credits
  9. Business Markets and the Economy – 10 credits
  10. Quality Management Systems in Logistics – 10 credits

 

  • Logistic Pathway Optional Units
  1. Transport Planning – 10 credits
  2. Operational Management of Road Transport – 10 credits
  3. Supply Chain Organization – 10 credits

 

Assessment and Grading

Units of Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Excluded Diploma in Business are all internally assessed. The assessment is criterion-referenced based on the attainment of the specified learning outcomes. As such, each unit under this qualification has a specified assessment and grading criteria that are used for grading. Besides, a summative unit grade is awarded as Pass, Merit, or Distinction.

 

Grading Domains

The development of the grading criteria is done concerning grading domains that are represented by indicative characteristics. For this qualification, there are four grading domains:

  • Application of knowledge and understanding
  • Development of practical and technical skills
  • Personal development for occupational roles
  • Application of generic skills

Calculation of the Qualification Grade

  • Pass Qualification Grade

The pass grade is awarded to those who achieve the minimum eligible credit value specified by the rule of combination.

  • Qualification Grades above Pass Grade

Learners are awarded a Merit or Distinction qualification grade by the aggregation of points acquired after successful attainment of individual units. The points available are dependent on the grade attained, and the credit size of the unit. Below are the points available for credits achieved at level 3 and unit grades.

  • Pass – 7 Points per credit
  • Merit – 8 Points per credit
  • Distinction – 9 Points per credit

 

  • Qualification Grade

Points range above pass grade                          Grade

  • 1300 – 1339 MPP
  • 1340 – 1379 MMP
  • 1380 – 1419 MMM
  • 1420 – 1459                         DMM
  • 1460 – 1499 DDM
  • 1500 – 1529 DDD
  • 1530 – 1559 D*DD
  • 1560 – 1589 D*D*D
  • 1590 and above D*D*D*

 

 

Mode of Delivery

The Edexcel does not have a definite mode of study for the BTEC Level 3 Excluded Diploma in Business. However, the centers can develop their mode of delivery and can offer this qualification either in full time, evening only, part-time, or distance learning. Regardless of the mode of delivery, the learner must have access to the resources identified in this qualification.

 

Resources

This qualification is designed to prepare the learner for employment in a specific occupation area. As such, the physical resources ought to align in support of the delivery of the programme and proper assessment of the learning outcomes. The staff delivering the programme should be up-to-date and familiar with the current practices and standards in the sector concerned.

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