BTEC in Business: Level 3 Course Companions

Ensures you cover the 2010 specification comprehensively.

It matches the specification completely and thoroughly

J Oakley, BTEC Programme Manager & Peer Reviewer
  • Comprehensive notes in student-friendly language. Structured in specification order.
    • Lesson objectives for each topic
    • Regular activities engage students
    • Questions ensure students know the key facts
  • Supporting PowerPoints help you deliver the course except Unit 24
  • Four assignments, one for each learning outcome, covering all the 2010 spec criteria, from Pass to Distinction

I have not seen a resource which covers all areas of a BTEC unit more thoroughly

G Nocher, Teacher of Busienss & Independent Reviewer

Units 1-4 are Endorsed by Edexcel for use with the BTEC in Business Level 3 specification (2010).


"Great… Time-saving and interesting… It contains what they need to know & sensible, 'do-able' assignments. Frees the teacher to get on with delivering, confident that the material is of good quality."

J Laurence, BTEC Business Teacher and Satisfied Customer (previous edn)
Unit 1: The Business Environment: Keep up to date with case studies from national and global environment. Includes the post-recession focus on economic stability and supply & demand

Unit 2: Business Resources: Introduces students to resources & accounts in a thorough but easy-to-understand way.

Unit 3: Introduction to Marketing: Introduces key marketing concepts & shows students how to develop a coherent marketing mix .

Unit 4: Business Communication: unique assignment uses the school or college as a business communication case study!
Accounting and Finance Pathway
Unit 5: Business Accounting: introduces the basic concepts of accounting in a student-friendly voice Unit 6: Financial Accounting: plenty of practice exercises to familiarise students with accounting practices.
Unit 7: Management Accounting: detailed explanations of how to use and apply ratios and other techniques Unit 8: Accounting Systems: step-by-step guide enables students to complete a 'profit & loss' and balance sheet
Marketing Pathway
Unit 9: Creative Product Promotion: promotion covered in detail with up-to-date examples and visual diagrams Unit 10: Market Research for Business: from questionnaires to data analysis, market research for business covered in detail.
Law Pathway
Unit 21: Aspects of Business & Contract Law: student-friendly explanations of all relevant details of contract law Unit 24: Aspects of Law Relating to Business: clear and detailed explanations of relevant laws and cases

It is so comprehensive... so thorough

G Nocher, Teacher of Busienss & Independent Reviewer

What do teachers say about this resource? (4962)

An excellent resource, the range of useful sections is outstanding and I have not seen a resource which covers all areas of a BTEC unit more thoroughly, from the detailed handbooks to the teaching PowerPoint slides... I particularly like the four Handbooks which are so comprehensive in nature with notes on topics, activities and an assignment for each section, through the use of the earlier material students should find the completion of the actual assignment much easier... I also like the Scheme of Work which allows me as a teacher to carefully plan the whole Unit in a much more detailed way and leave me in greater confidence that I will have it complete on time... This will definitely enhance learning as it is so thorough. As a teacher it will allow me to decide what sections I will use or maybe adapt to get the full potential from the source. I think it will also benefit the students as they can have reference to the notes and activities they have done prior to undertaking their actual assignments... It is so comprehensive that I would not need another resource to complete the whole unit. Also the professional way it has been done in conjunction with the numerous business examples used throughtout make it ideal.

G Nocher, Teacher of Busienss & Independent Reviewer

I like the resource. It includes a comprehensive assignment which can be adapted to local businesses if necessary. It includes a lot of real life business examples of illustrate market research theories. It is also not too text heavy with plenty of diagrams, figures and illustrations... The assignment tasks are aligned to the BTEC assessment criteria which is helpful... I like the assignment and the way that it is written as it is applied to a vocational setting... I feel that this resource will enhance learning because it includes a number of vocational examples which students can relate to. It helps students to acquire and relate the theory to the various vocational business examples used. The resource builds up knowledge in steps and links with the BTEC level 3 spec closely.

J Whatford, Teacher & Peer Reviewer

A good general overview of market research.

G&ndsp;Webb, Chief Examiner for an Awarding Body; Independent Reviewer

What do teachers say about this resource? (4370)

Excellent - the activities are very useful and give students an opportunity to practice the techniques they have learnt. Full answers are also included which helps time-starved teachers. It has lots of activities for students to practice their learning... It includes Powerpoints resources alongside the booklet.

J Whatford, Business Teacher & Independent Reviewer

I liked this resource immensely, it is clear, concise as the subject matter allows, easy to follow and read. It matches the specification and a lot of time and effort has gone into the preparation... Like the layout - good clear overview and case studies were current and relevant and would interest the students - e.g. Nintendo. The activities were challenging in parts with answers given underneath and good check the answer activities in section 3... Financial accounting can be a difficult topic to interest students this is very comprehensive and well written and easy to follow with assignments referred to in slides and lots of recap which is good - excellent resource. Liked the peer work for assignment in WB 2... D1 on the assignment was inspired - choice to produce posters was dubious at first but when I read it and thought about it thought was a great idea... Really liked this resource - teach a lot of accounts and this is great.

C McBain, Business Studies Teacher & Peer Reviewer

A very comprehensive resource. It is written a style which students will be able to relate to well and also includes graphics etc. to illustrate points visually and break up the text. There are recap questions at convenient points so that students can continually review their progress/knowledge... All accounts are well presented, and I like the use of comment boxes to highlight/explain points... The powerpoints link well to the companion and can be used to work through the guide logically in class... All areas of the specification are covered in a great deal of detail... It helps learning as students can practice review questions at the end of each topic, they can then see if they have mastered the topic... this resource is excellent as it is written in a language that the target market can relate to... I would definitely buy the resource and also recommend it to other teachers.

J Whatford, Teacher & Peer Reviewer

What do teachers say about this resource? (4571)

Well written - lots of theory with relevant up to date examples and case studies... easy to use and follow step by step with the specification and power point slides linked to the handbooks. Clear, easy to follow assignments and homework throughout to help with assignments... Very detailed theory and all specification covered in detail... Really liked this resource and would definitely recommend it.

C McBain, Tutor & Peer Reviewer

It matches the specification completely and thoroughly... I enjoyed this resource and the structured nature of the documents... I particularly liked the worksheets and companions to each task, that make it very clear as to what needs to be done for all elements of the assignment... it gives students a greater structure to their learning... [in PDF format] it is easily uploadable to the VLE to support the wider reading required from the text book.

J Oakley, BTEC Programme Manager & Peer Reviewer

What do teachers say about this resource? (4512)

I thought this resource was very well put together in manageable chunks not too heavy on theory and well laid out. The teacher resource booklet invaluable with answers to activities and linked to the BTEC free SOW. good range of slides working with the work books and referenced to the work books which enables students to work at their own pace and assignments completed throughout - in manageable chunks... Loved the detailed docs - quite hard to come by when teaching this... I think it works well as a student centered learning resource, enabling higher ability students to move forward and giving teaching time to less able students. It is clear and logically written for ease of understanding.

C McBain, Business Teacher, Examiner, Peer Reviewer

Very thorough and detailed.

K Parfitt-Ley, LEad IV & Peer Reviewer

A very useful BTEC resource which goes beyond the assignment and contains detailed notes. It is good it provides lots of activities for students to practice with before their final assessment... I particularly liked that it contained the BTEC assessment documentation such as the observation records. I also liked the activities which build up the students knowledge slowly preventing them from becoming confused... The clearly structured class activities build the up the students' confidence and enable them to learn the skills needed for the assignment... The assignment is nicely broken down into small activities with good supporting documentation which put the assignment in a vocational setting.

C Clarke, Head of Business & Peer Reviewer

What do teachers say about this resource? (4340)

Introduction in each assignment acts as a reminder to key legal aspects... Easy to use with clear links to case studies... Clearly written assignments linked to the specification using relevant and interesting cases... Each assignment used appropriate language... With clear links to the specifications, this resource will help students understand the aspects of criminal law and its relationship to business while enabling them to achieve the BTEC Extended Diploma.

K Trimarchi, Lectuter & Peer Reviewer

The advice given in the teacher guide was good and all sections were easty to follow on the whole and very interesting... I found the depth of knowledge was good... the assignments were well thought out and matched the criteria of the spec... Very detailed theory... all of it relevant to the specification and the assignment briefs... Would ensure students would have to stop and think about this subject which I think they would enjoy it... Good interpretation of specification and use of case study/ situations to analyse and apply theory... All theory work is covered as per spec with plenty of discussion sections... this is a fasinating subject and students would gain a great deal form studying it... I really enjoyed this resource.

C McBain, Teacher & Peer Reviewer

There were some very useful cases to demonstrate legal points... Good use of cases to demonstrate knowledge, which can be used it the assignment too... Intention described well with cases... Good examples of strict liability offences... Explanation of theft is clear for students to follow... Good coverage of the Fraud Act... Good coverage of powers of government agencies.

S Evans, Head of Business & Independent Reviewer

What do teachers say about this resource? (4444)

Very good - content closely follows specification and sample assignment. Activities build up students' work towards the assignment... Students build up their work for the assessed assignment via activities which helps them see the purpose of completing them... Follows specification exactly.

J Whatford, Teacher & Peer Reviewer

What do teachers say about this resource? (4443)

Very good - activities build up students' work towards the unit 3 assignment. Lots of good real life business examples... It closely follows the unit assessment criteria and is practical in its approach... It is an excellent resource which can be used flexibly. e.g, in its entirety or the teacher can dip in and out of selected areas.

J Whatford, Teacher & Peer Reviewer

What do teachers say about this resource? (4201)

Excellent – offers a full set of teaching resources suitable for students to use independently... good for homework tasks... Gives them the theory needed to carry out assessed work... It includes activities that textbooks rarely offer and it is written especially for the unit... a good resource to promote independent learning.

J Whatford, Teacher & Peer Reviewer

Excellent resource. Follows specification and BTEC text book. Wide range of activities and powerpoint useful to guide students through the worksheets. Also assignments at the end of each section... Activities, particularly useful to students to understand theory before application... Help students to focus. Worksheets can be given in stages so doesn't overload them like a text book.

L&Sharp, HoD & Peer Reviewer

What do teachers say about this resource? (4389)

A very useful resource which contains detailed notes alongside the assignment. There are also lots of short tests to complete in class which ensure the delivery is broken up with suitable activities... The guidance enhances learning as the class tasks prepare the students for the main coursework activity... The more gifted students are also catered for with the stretch activities... The assessment criteria from Edexcel is included in the resource and ensures that the coursework is meeting the relevant criteria... There is a clear vocational / case study included for the tasks which is recommended by Edxcel.

C Clarke, Head of Business & Peer Reviewer

What do teachers say about this resource? (4341)

A very useful resource which goes beyond being merely a written assignment. It contains the supporting lessons, with clear lesson aims and prepares the students to meet the requirements for the unit set by Edexcel... I particularly liked the lessons which contain appropriate activities which prepare the students for the assignment. I like the fact the assignments are broken into 4 parts which link appropriate criteria together... The resource enhances learning as it breaks the criteria down into manageable sections of learning - the clear lesson aims inform the learners of what they need to achieve and this builds their knowledge up in stages enabling them to be confident in attempting the criteria at the end of the series of lessons... The assignment is presented in a very professional and engaging manner... This resource looks fantastic and would be a great help to any teacher - new or experienced - in delivering this unit.

C Clarke, Head of FE Business & Peer Reviewer

An excellent resource... Very easy to follow, good guidelines and easy to interpret key terms and concepts with clear defined objectives and teacher guidance. Educational value is excellent as each section is broken down clearly for maximum understanding and clarity... Good depth of knowledge and well presented assignments... Great examples of documents as these are usually hard to find to use in class. Good range of slides... consistent throughout... Section 3 very good more of a work book approach with plenty of examples and sections to fill in.

C McBain, Teacher & Peer Reviewer