Business (Cambridge Technical)
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CURRICULUM INTENT
The Cambridge Technicals in Business curriculum is meticulously crafted to serve as a practical and vocational bridge, linking the educational journey of students directly with the dynamic world of business. This curriculum is uniquely tailored to provide learners with a profound understanding of how businesses operate in a real-world context, thereby equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in a vocational setting. The emphasis of this curriculum is on a context-driven approach that delves into an extensive exploration of businesses at local, national, and international levels, while integrating real-life business experiences. This ensures that students not only develop strong analytical and evaluative skills pertinent across various disciplines but also gain hands-on, practical knowledge, such as understanding the impact of economic factors like interest rates on businesses and consumers.
The core of the Cambridge Technicals in Business curriculum is its ability to ground students in applied knowledge, connecting theoretical concepts directly to practical, real-world business scenarios. This approach fosters an array of essential vocational skills, including problem-solving, effective communication, and leadership, all of which are critical in a business environment. Students are actively encouraged to apply theoretical business concepts in practical settings, offering them tangible insights into the world of business and economics. The curriculum's structure allows students to thoroughly understand key business areas such as marketing, finance, operations, and human resources, and directly apply these concepts to real-life business situations and professionals. By integrating current events, practical case studies, and hands-on activities, the curriculum not only keeps pace with the ever-evolving nature of the business world but also ensures that students are consistently engaged in practical problem-solving. The vocational focus of the Cambridge Technicals in Business, combined with its comprehensive coverage of business theory applied in real-world contexts, positions it as an invaluable course for those aspiring to excel in the business sector, fostering a seamless transition from educational learning to vocational excellence.
COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
In the space underneath, you will find specific information related to this subject. As Key Stage 5 specifications change, it is possible that the course being offered to Year 12 is different to that being studied in Year 13.
With that in mind, please find attached below, links to the respective courses being offered to current Year 12 and Year 13 students.
Year 12 - Cambridge Technical (CTEC) Business:
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-technicals/business/
Year 13 - Cambridge Technical (CTEC) Business:
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-technicals/business/
CURRICULUM MAPS
Please find attached below, the Curriculum Maps for both Year 12 and Year 13:
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