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Business (Vocational)
Ormiston Victory Academy
Middleton Crescent, Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0PX
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Ormiston Victory Academy
2 Year(s)
Part of a full time programme
Daytime/working hours
Block A
Available start dates
Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Ormiston Victory Academy
2 Year(s)
Part of a full time programme
Daytime/working hours
Block B
Application Instructions
For All courses except Beauty - choose three first choice subjects from four different option blocks. You will be asked just before submitting your application to choose three second choice subjects. They must be from the same Option Blocks as you first choices. For instance, if your first three choices are from Blocks A,B and D your second choice courses must also be from Blocks A, B and D
For Beauty just choose this subject by itself.
In order to follow an academic Level 3 programme of study you must achieve five or more GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5 or above, including English Language or Literature and Mathematics.
In order to follow a vocational or mixed Level 3 programme of study, it is desirable that you achieve five or more GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5 or above, including English Language or Literature and Mathematics. Those students without a 4 in English or mathematics, will take a level 2 qualification in these as part of their studies.
In addition you must achieve the GCSE grades specified for individual subjects which is outlined under each of the course descriptions
Course Summary
The BTEC level 3 Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A level. It will prepare you to enter employment or, if combined with other qualifications, to progress to higher education. The course offers an insight into all aspects of business. You will study four units over the programme of study. The course will link theory with practical application making maximum use of your own experience. The course offers the chance to develop a range of skills as you are assessed through coursework, examination and the observation of practical activity.
Course Details
Unit 1 - Exploring business
Explore the features of a business and analyse what makes them successful
Investigate how businesses are organised
Examine the environment in which businesses operate
Investigate the role and contribution of innovation nd enterprise to business success
Coursework
March 2026
Unit 2 - Developing a Marketing Campaign
Introduction to the principles and purposes of marketing that underpin the creation of a rationale for a marketing campaign
Using information to develop the rationale for a marketing campaign
Planning and developing a marketing campaign
Controlled Assessment
Jan - 2027
Unit 3 - Personal and Business Finance
Understand the importance of managing personal finance
Explore the personal finance sector
Understand the purpose of accounting
Select and evaluate different sources of business finance
Complete statements of comprehensive income and financial position and evaluate a business's performance
External Exam
May 2026
Unit 8 - Recruitment and Selection
Examine how effective recruitment and selection contribute to business success
Undertake a recruitment activity to demonstrate the processes leading to a successful job offer
Coursework
March 2027
At Victory, in the Business department we aim to deliver the curriculum in detail and with the added experience of our fully qualified teachers who have worked in industry. All students will be expected to have excellent attendance record, be able to work as a team and independently. A positive attitude to workload in lessons and outside the classroom is imperative to be able to achieve in business.
Entry requirements
In order to follow a Vocational or mixed Level 3 programme of study you should have achieved five or more GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5s or above, including English Language or Literature and mathematics although we will apply some flexibility where you can demonstrate aptitude and enthusiasm for this subject, yet you may not fully match our entry requirements. Those students without a 4 in English or mathematics, will take a level 2 qualification in these as part of their studies.
Your next steps...
Students that successfully complete their programme of study could progress onto a business-related degree or Higher National Diploma. Previous Level 3 students have gone directly into employment in areas of growth in finance, administration and management.
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