Course Title: GCSE Business and Communication Systems Syllabus B

Examination Board: OCR

Entry Requirements (if appropriate): Not Applicable

Contact: Mrs T Goodrick

Course Aims:

Candidates are offered opportunities to create business and communication systems to carry out a range of tasks and to solve problems, making use of relevant terminology, principles and methods; to develop a broad and balanced experience of the range of business and communication systems and their applications and an understanding of their capabilities and limitations in supporting the business organisation; to apply their knowledge and critical understanding to issues and problems, distinguish between facts and opinions and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data to make informed judgements,  appreciate the perspectives of a range of stakeholders in a range of appropriate contexts.

Course Description:

This is a broad-based qualification providing a practical introduction to ICT and business systems.  It contains a balanced spread of content covering the Applications of ICT; Business practice; People in the workplace; Communication; Law in the workplace.  

How will I learn:

Candidates learn, through a range of practical activities: How to prepare business documents ; How to use software; How to use ICT and business equipment; How business and communication systems are used in the workplace.  Assessment consists of a written examination and a controlled assignment,  based on a scenario about a business. Controlled assignments consist of an integrated assignment set by OCR. There are two examinations – one written and one practical using a computer. 

Possible Career Pathways:

Candidates gain skills that are useful in further study and in jobs in many different areas, including business administration.