Cambridge Technical Business Level 3 Diploma

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Course ID
OCR O5837
Faculty
Social Sciences
Department
Business Studies
Level
Key Stage 5 ('A' Level)
Head of Faculty
J. David
Head of Department
J. Dottin

Our Cambridge Technicals Diploma gives the student the assurance that they have the right qualifications to support a lifelong learning journey. The content is designed to be exciting and engaging, fit for purpose and suitable for the needs of our students.  

The Diploma is designed to meet the changing needs of the business sector and to prepare our students for the challenges they’ll face in Higher Education or employment. Through deepening their analysis and research skills, students will explore ways in which businesses respond to changes in their economic, social and technological environment; and gain an appreciation of the influence different stakeholders can have upon a business. The Business Diploma focuses on a Marketing Pathway. Expertise from businesses such as BT and Alton Towers have been integrated both traditional and new marketing techniques. The aim is to prepare students not only for academia but to take up employment in roles such as Marketing Administrator, Digital Marketer or Public Relations. 

Curriculum Termly Breakdown by Year

Year 12

Term Unit of Work Assessment
Autumn 1

Unit 1 – The Business Environment

Unit 2 – Working In Business

Internal tests, Mock exam and OCR External exams – January
Autumn 2

Unit 1 – The Business Environment

Unit 2 – Working In Business

Internal tests, Mock exam and OCR External exams – January
Spring 1

Unit 4 –  Customers and Communication

Unit 16 – Principles of project management

Unit 5 – Marketing and Market Research

Continuous assessment via coursework. Meeting deadlines.
Spring 2 Unit 4 – As Above Continuous assessment via coursework. Meeting deadlines.
Summer 1 Unit 16 – As Above Continuous assessment via coursework. Meeting deadlines.
Summer 2 Unit 5 – As Above Continuous assessment via coursework. Meeting deadlines.

 

Year 13

Term Unit of Work Assessment
Autumn 1

Unit 3 – Business Decisions

Unit 15 – Change Management

Internal tests, Mock exam and OCR External exams – January
Autumn 2

Unit 3 – Business Decisions

Unit 15 – Change Management

Internal tests, Mock exam and OCR External exams – January
Spring 1

Unit 22 – Delivering a business project

Unit 6 – Marketing Strategy

Unit 7 – Marketing Campaign

Continuous assessment via coursework. Meeting deadlines.
Spring 2

Unit 22 – Delivering a business project

Unit 6 – Marketing Strategy

Unit 7 – Marketing Campaign

Continuous assessment via coursework. Meeting deadlines.
Summer 1

Unit 22 – Delivering a business project

Unit 6 – Marketing Strategy

Unit 7 – Marketing Campaign

Continuous assessment via coursework. Meeting deadlines.

 

Extended Learning

Year 12

 

Websites Read Visit or Watch Extra

OCR Cambridge Technical Business; BBC Business News; Forbes, Investopedia; BBC Bitesize.

The Economist (EBS Library); Recommended text for courseCambridge Technicals Level 3 Business  by Tess Bayley (Author), Karen Tullett (Author), Leanna Oliver (Author), Dianne Wainwright (Author); The Business Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK); Profit First (Mike Michalowiz); Like a Virgin: Secrets They Won’t Teach You at Business School (Sir Richard Branson).

The news – download the BBC app and read the business section daily. Watch and follow upcoming entrepreneurs on YouTube, Instagram etc – use social media effectively to enhance learning.

Recommended – get part-time work; take part in a sport or volunteer at some organisation; find or work on a hobby (everything will relate to some aspect of business).

 

Year 13

Websites Read Visit or Watch Extra
OCR Cambridge Technical Business; BBC Business News; Forbes, Investopedia; BBC Bitesize. The Economist (EBS Library); Recommended text for courseCambridge Technicals Level 3 Business  by Tess Bayley (Author), Karen Tullett (Author), Leanna Oliver (Author), Dianne Wainwright (Author); The Business Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK); Profit First (Mike Michalowiz); Like a Virgin: Secrets They Won’t Teach You at Business School (Sir Richard Branson).

The news – download the BBC app and read the business section daily. Watch and follow upcoming entrepreneurs on YouTube, Instagram etc – use social media effectively to enhance learning.

Recommended – get part-time work; take part in a sport or volunteer at some organisation; find or work on a hobby (everything will relate to some aspect of business).