National Diploma
The Diploma is designed to be the substantive part of a 16–19 study programme for learners who want a strong core of sector study. This programme may include other BTEC Nationals or A Levels to support progression to higher education courses in business areas before entering employment. The additional qualification(s) studied allow learners either to give breadth to their study programme by choosing a contrasting subject, or to give it more focus by choosing a complementary subject. This qualification can also be used to progress to Higher Apprenticeships.
Key Facts
- UCAS Points range: 0-112 points
- Guided Learning Hours: 720 hours
- Number of units: 8
- A Level Equivalent: 2 A Levels
Mandatory Units
Optional Units
- Recruitment and Selection Process
- Investigating Customer Service
- Market Research
- Investigating Customer Service
- The English Legal System
- Work Experience in Business
- Recording Financial Transactions
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Investigating Retail Business
- Visual Merchandising
- Digital Marketing
- Pitching for a New Business
- Training and Development
- Employment Law
- Effective Management of Personal Debt
- Supply Chain Operations
- Team Building in Business
- Financial Statements for Specific Businesses
- Final Accounts for Public Limited Companies
- Investigating Corporate Social Responsibility
- Creative Promotion
- Aspects of Civil Liability Affecting Business
- Aspects of Criminal Law Impacting on Business and Individuals