This document provides the specification for Edexcel BTEC qualifications in Business at Level 2, including the Certificate (15 credits), Extended Certificate (30 credits) and Diploma (60 credits). It outlines the purpose and structure of the qualifications, including their equivalence to GCSEs. The qualifications focus on developing knowledge and skills relevant to employment in business-related jobs. Units cover topics such as business purposes, organizations, finance, communication, customer relations, and business ethics. Assessment is through assignments designed to provide evidence for meeting the grading criteria.
1. Specification
BTEC Firsts
Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Certificate, BTEC Level 2 Extended
Certificate and BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business (QCF)
For first teaching September 2010
January 2010
3. Contents
Qualification titles covered by this specification 1
What are BTEC Firsts? 2
Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Certificate – 15 credits 3
Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate – 30 credits 3
Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Diploma – 60 credits 4
Key features of the BTEC Firsts in Business 4
Rationale for the BTEC Firsts in Business 4
National Occupational Standards (NOS) 5
Rules of combination for Edexcel BTEC Level 2 First qualifications 6
Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Business 7
Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Business 8
Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business 9
Assessment and grading 10
Grading domains 10
Guidance 10
Calculation of the qualification grade 11
Quality assurance of centres 12
Approval 12
Programme design and delivery 13
Mode of delivery 14
Resources 14
Delivery approach 14
Meeting local needs 15
Limitations on variations from standard specifications 15
Additional and specialist learning 15
Functional Skills 15
Personal, learning and thinking skills 15
4. Access and recruitment 16
Restrictions on learner entry 16
Access arrangements and special considerations 16
Recognition of Prior Learning 17
Unit format 17
Unit title 17
QCF level 17
Credit value 17
Guided learning hours 18
Aim and purpose 18
Unit introduction 18
Learning outcomes 18
Unit content 18
Assessment and grading grid 19
Essential guidance for tutors 19
Units 21
Unit 1: Business Purposes 23
Unit 2: Business Organisations 35
Unit 3: Financial Forecasting for Business 47
Unit 4: People in Organisations 57
Unit 5: Using Office Equipment 69
Unit 6: Providing Business Support 79
Unit 7: Verbal and Non-verbal Communication in Business Contexts 89
Unit 8: Business Communication through Documentation 99
Unit 9: Training and Employment in Business 109
Unit 10: Personal Selling in Business 119
Unit 11: Customer Relations in Business 133
Unit 12: Business Online 145
5. Unit 13: Consumer Rights 159
Unit 14: Business Ethics 169
Unit 15: Bookkeeping for Business 179
Unit 16: Business Enterprise 189
Unit 17: Starting a Small Business 199
Unit 18: Working in Business Teams 209
Unit 19: The Marketing Plan 219
Unit 20: Managing Personal Finances 229
Unit 21: Promoting and Branding in Retail Business 239
Unit 22: Visual Merchandising and Display Techniques for Retail Business 249
Unit 23: Lean Organisation Techniques in Business 259
Unit 24: Business Improvement Tools and Techniques 269
Unit 25: Enterprise in the Workplace 279
Further information 289
Useful publications 289
How to obtain National Occupational Standards 289
Professional development and training 291
Annexe A 293
The Edexcel BTEC qualification framework for the business sector 293
Annexe B 295
Grading domains: BTEC Level 2 generic grading domains 295
Annexe C 297
Personal, learning and thinking skills 297
Annexe D 303
Wider curriculum mapping 303
Annexe E 305
National Occupational Standards/mapping with NVQs 305
6. Annexe F 313
Unit mapping overview 313
Unit mapping in depth 314
Annexe G 317
Examples of calculation of qualification grade above pass grade 317
Points available for credits achieved at different QCF levels and unit grades 317