Cambridge OCR
Level 3
QN: 600/4608/9
Curriculum Active
Cambridge OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in Business
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Cambridge OCR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1320 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Cambridge OCR
Syllabus Units
22 Units
Guided Hours
1320 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Aspects of Contract and Business Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal requirements for a valid contract
- Understand the meaning and effect of terms in a standard form contract
- Understand the impact of statutory consumer protection on the parties to a contract
- Know the remedies available to the parties to a contract.
2
Business Accounting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of accounting and the categorisation of business income and expenditure
- Be able to prepare a cash flow forecast
- Be able to prepare profit and loss accounts and balance sheets
- Be able to review business performance using simple ratio analysis.
3
Business and the Economic Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the impact on businesses of changes in the economic environment
- Know how government spending impacts on businesses
- Understand fiscal and monetary policies and the effects on spending
- Know how the international economy affects UK businesses and competition
4
Business Communication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different types of business information
- Be able to present business information effectively
- Understand the issues and constraints in relation to the use of business information in organisations
- Know how to communicate business information using appropriate methods
5
Business Project Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose, aims and objectives of a project
- Be able to prepare a project plan
- Be able to run a project
- Be able to report project outcomes
6
Business Resources
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how human resources are managed
- Know the purpose of managing physical and technological resources
- Know how to access sources of finance
- Be able to interpret financial statements
7
Creative Product Promotion
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the constituents of the promotional mix
- Understand the role of promotion within the marketing mix
- Understand the role of advertising agencies and the media
- Be able to create a simple promotional campaign
8
Developing Teams in Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of teams
- Understand team development
- Understand leadership attributes and skills
- Be able to work effectively in a team
9
Development Planning for a Career in Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to access career-related information
- Be able to develop a personal career development plan
- Be able to develop a range of transferable business skills at the appropriate level
- Understand methods of professional development and training
10
Financial Accounting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the impact of accounting legislation and concepts on organisations’ accounting policies and procedures
- Understand the impact of the regulatory frame
- work on a limited company’s accounting policies and procedures
- Be able to make appropriate adjustments to accounting information
- Understand a cash flow statement for a limited company.
11
Human Resource Management in Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the factors that are involved in human resource planning in organisations
- Know how organisations motivate employees
- Understand how to gain committed employee cooperation
- Understand the importance of managing employee performance at work
12
International Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the international business environment
- Know how cultural differences affect international business
- Know how international business is financially supported
- Understand the strategies used by international businesses
13
Internet Marketing in Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what role internet marketing has within a modern marketing context
- Understand the benefits of internet marketing to customers
- Understand the opportunities offered to businesses by internet marketing
- Understand the challenges faced by businesses using internet marketing.
14
Introduction to Marketing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the role of marketing in organisations
- Be able to use marketing research and marketing planning
- Understand how and why customer groups are targeted
- Be able to develop a coherent marketing mix.
15
Management Accounting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how production costs are determined and used to calculate prices
- Be able to use break-even analysis
- Be able to use appropriate statistical information to review and predict business performance
- Be able to use budgetary techniques.
16
Managing a Business Event
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of an event organiser
- Be able to plan a business event
- Be able to run a business event
- Be able to follow up after a business event
17
Market Research in Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the main types of market research used to make marketing decisions
- Be able to plan research
- Be able to carry out research
- Be able to interpret research findings.
18
Recruitment and Selection in Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the processes involved in recruitment planning
- Understand the implications of the regulatory frame
- work for the process of recruitment and selection
- Be able to prepare documentation involved in the selection and recruitment process
- Be able to participate in a selection interview
19
The Business Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the range of different businesses and their ownership
- Understand how businesses are organised to achieve their purposes
- Know the impact of the economic environment on businesses
- Know how political, legal and social factors impact on business
20
Understanding Business Ethics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the meaning and importance of ethics in the business world
- Understand the implications of businesses operating ethically
- Know the social implications of business ethics
- Understand ethical concerns facing different communities.
21
Understanding Health and Safety in the Business Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how health and safety legislation and regulations affect a business working environment
- Know the requirements for healthy, safe and productive working conditions
- Understand the role and responsibilities of key personnel
- Be able to assess and manage risk
22
Website Design Strategy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purposes of a range of websites
- Understand the main elements in web design for usability and visual appeal
- Be able to plan the development of a website for an organisation
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/4608/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Cambridge OCR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2012