Cambridge OCR
Level 2
QN: 600/4218/7
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Business
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Cambridge OCR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 450 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Cambridge OCR
Syllabus Units
13 Units
Guided Hours
450 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Business
Personal Selling in Business
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of sales staff, Be able to demonstrate personal selling skills and processes
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Business
Verbal and Non-verbal Communication in Business Contexts
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use non-verbal communication skills, Understand the purpose of verbal communication in business contexts, Be able to use verbal communication in business contexts
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Business
Business Online
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different online business activities., Understand the issues relating to doing business online, Be able to create webpages or a website for a stated business need., Know the impact of an online business presence.
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Business
Business Organisations
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set business aims and objectives, Understand the main functional areas in business organisations
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Business
The Marketing Plan
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the key marketing concepts used by businesses, including the marketing mix and market segmentation.
- Apply the marketing mix to a given business scenario to develop a marketing strategy.
- Analyse the factors that influence the choice of promotional methods for a product or service.
- Create a marketing plan for a product or service, including objectives, target market, and promotional activities.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a marketing plan in achieving business objectives.
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Business
People in Organisations
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about job roles and their functions in organisations, Be able to produce documentation for specific job roles, Be able to prepare for employment and plan career development
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Business
Training and Employment in Business
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the rights and responsibilities of the employee and employer, Understand how employees can be motivated, Understand the importance of training and performance review
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Business
Business Communication Through Documentation
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose of written communication in business contexts, Be able to complete and use business documents for internal and external communication in an organisation, Know the importance of using appropriate methods of written communication depending on audience
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Business
Customer Relations in Business
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how customer service is provided in business, Be able to apply appropriate presentation and interpersonal skills in customer service situations, Understand how consistent and reliable customer service contributes to customer satisfaction, Know how to monitor and evaluate customer service within an organisation
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Business
Business Ethics
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the difference between business values and ethical values, Undestand current ethical issues in business, Be able to design an ethical policy for a chosen business
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Business
Financial Forecasting for Business
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Define fixed, variable, and total costs and give examples of each.
- Calculate revenue, total costs, and profit from given data.
- Construct a break-even chart and identify the break-even point, margin of safety, and profit/loss areas.
- Calculate the break-even point using the formula method.
- Prepare a cash-flow forecast for a given business scenario.
- Analyse the impact of changes in costs, price, or sales volume on break-even and cash flow.
- Evaluate the usefulness of break-even analysis and cash-flow forecasts for business decision-making.
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Business
Bookkeeping for Business
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the purpose and content of common financial documents such as invoices, credit notes, and receipts.
- Apply double-entry bookkeeping principles to accurately record sales, purchases, and cash transactions.
- Construct a trial balance from ledger accounts to verify the arithmetical accuracy of bookkeeping entries.
- Prepare a trading and profit and loss account to determine gross profit and net profit for a sole trader.
- Create a balance sheet that correctly classifies assets, liabilities, and capital.
- Explain how fraudulent activities like misappropriation of assets or fraudulent financial reporting can affect a business's financial statements.
- Evaluate the importance of internal controls in minimizing the risk of fraud within bookkeeping processes.
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Business
Business Purposes
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Define the main purposes of business activity (e.g., profit maximisation, service provision, social objectives)
- Compare the features of different business ownership models (sole trader, partnership, private/public limited company)
- Explain how the business context, including stakeholders and market conditions, influences organisational goals
- Assess the impact of legal and regulatory requirements on small and medium enterprises
- Analyse the role of competition in shaping business strategy and performance
- Evaluate the relationship between business ownership and access to finance
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/4218/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Cambridge OCR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2012