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Induction: 2nd Years
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BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS - YEAR 2
year 1 Issues going into year 2
- You have completed the first half of Business - This year should be easier and allow you to target higher grades
- Exams were challenging - Only 1 exam this year
- Welsh Bacc - 2 challenges have been completed and only one remaining for this year (Individual Projects)
- Online learning was challenging - all lessons this year will be in college
What went well
What
went well
- Results are mostly positive
- Still opportunities for students to achieve very strong results
- All students are on track and have completed all work expected of them to date
What didn’t go well
- Some may be dissapointed iwht exam results - opportunity to resit in January or Summer
- Some problems with attendance and effort during online learning period - shouldn't be an issue this year
- Negative cycle - Attendance /Work submission/Progress
What didn’t
go well
Opportunities
You are all in the position to compete the course and achieve an outcome that you can be proud of..
Opportunities
Opportunity 1
Getting a good result in the national Diploma
3 coursework units - 1 exam
Vs last year (2 coursework units - 2 exams)
Trends show students perform better on coursework than exams
Opportunity 2
Welsh Baccalaureate - Skills Challenge Certificate
This year your results for Welsh Baccalaureate will be based on 3 challenges instead of 4.
Enterprise and Employ ability - Completed
Global Citizenship Challenge - Completed
Individual Project - Already begun by some learners
Community Challenge - don't need to complete this year
Making the most out of the year
Opportunity 3
- There are many opportunities available for you to add to your CV/Application:
- Take part in intersnhsips/work experience opportunities
- Join Career Ready https://cavc.ac.uk/en/cavc-for/opportunities/career-ready
- Enter competitions - Cardiff Uni Stock Market Challenge, Millenial Marketing, Skill Competition Wales, etc.
- Careers and Ideas https://cavc.ac.uk/en/careersandideas
Units to be completed this academic year
To complete the National Diploma in Business this year you have 4 units left to complete. Three are coursework based and one is a controlled assessment in examination conditions
Goals
Unit 4
Unit 4: Managing Event
Tutor - David Phillips
Lessons Tuesday - 9am-11:30am
In this unit you will be expect to work in as part of a team to plan, arrange, deliver then evaluate an event. You are encouraged to think big in terms of an event. This will give you the chance to gain experience and understanding of what goes into the role of an event managager
UNIT 5
UNIT 5: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Tutor: Pasquale
Lessons will take place on Tuesdays from 12-3pm
In this unit you will learn about how and why businesses operate internationally. You will learn about the benefits and challenges of importing and exporting. This could assist those who may decide in the future to working in a logisitcs or supply role or those looking to start a business involved in buying or selling items around the world
Unit 19: Pitching for a new business
Unit 19
Tutor Tracy Bird
Lessons 1:30pm - 4:30pm
In this unit you will generate ideas for a micro business. You will then create a detailed business proposal and pitch your plan to potential investors in a dragon's den style challenge.
This unit will be particularly beneficial for anyone considering starting their own business
UNIT 6: PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
unit 6
Tutor - Ian Jenkins
Lessons - Wednesday 8:45 - 12:30
Externally assessed unit (3 hour controlled assessment)
In this unit you will learn how the role of management and leadership in the
workplace contributes towards business success.
This unit will be particularly beneficial for anyone who would one day like to take on a management position within a business
FUTURE PATHWAYS
Strategy
Now is an important time to begin to plan for the future.
You should take the time to research your options to ensure you make the best decision.
You can also use the btec grade calculator to estimate what grade you will get at the end of the course (can be found on Teams
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/support-topics/results-certification/understanding-marks-and-grades/using-the-next-generation-btec-nqf-grade-calculator.html
Higher Education
higher education
Many of you will give some thought to going to university. You can begin to research coursese and universities you would like to study at. You can use the ucas website to research and then apply if you choose https://www.ucas.com/what-are-my-options
We also offer a HND in Business a the college which is a cheaper alternative to university that allows for more personalised learning approach https://cavc.ac.uk/en/hnd-in-business
Apprenticeship
apprenticeships
This is a way to gain valuable on the job experience in training in a particular field. You’ll spend 80% of the working week at your place of employment, and 20% at your place of study.
You’ll earn a salary, and your course fees will be covered by your employer and the government..
https://www.ucas.com/apprenticeships-in-wales
You can even do degree apprenticeships such as the Network 75 scheme https://network75.southwales.ac.uk/
employment
You can start developing essential skills and experience while increasing your employability. Having work experience and building your CV will make you more attractive to employers, and will open up more job opportunities in the future.
You should research job roles and employers to try to find the right oppportunity to achieve long term career goals.
Gap Year
GAP YEAR
A gap year offers you the opportunity to gain skills and experiences, while giving you time to reflect and focus on what you want to do next.
The best way to approach a gap year is to have a goal in mind e.g. travel, volunteering etc.