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Planning

  • 2012 - 2016 mapping guide This lists the 2012 units and learning outcomes (LOs) and maps them to the 2016 units and learning outcomes. BTEC units have also been mapped. PDF 2MB
  • Meaningful employer involvement - centre plan DOCX 117KB
  • Progress tracker For use with individuals and groups. XLS 4MB
  • Qualifications calculator For ensuring correct unit combinations. XLS 279KB

Delivery guides

  • Principles of working in business administration Unit 01 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 864KB
  • Understand the role of an administrator Unit 02 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 666KB
  • Use social media for business purposes Unit 03 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
  • Provide administrative support Unit 04 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 587KB
  • Follow administrative practices and create procedures Unit 05 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 603KB
  • Communicate in a business environment Unit 06 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 605KB
  • Support the organisation of an event Unit 07 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 652KB

Teacher guides

  • Command verbs definitions This resource gives definitions for most of the command verbs used in Cambridge Technicals. PDF 723KB

Promoting your subject

  • Cambridge Technicals in Business poster Perfect for open days and options consultations, these eye-catching posters are a perfect way to promote the courses on offer to students and parents. PDF 775KB

Blog posts

  • How can vocational students use our teaching and learning resources

Planning

  • Support highlights A comprehensive collection of resources to help you quickly get up to speed in the classroom and support your students in preparing for exams. These materials will focus your teaching on individual abilities of students, help determine their capabilities and above all save you time. PDF 606KB
  • Example delivery plan for Extended Certificate over 2 years For use with individuals and groups. DOCX 769KB
  • Mapping guide This lists the 2012 units and learning outcomes (LOs) and maps them to the 2016 units and learning outcomes. BTEC units have also been mapped. PDF 1MB
  • Progress tracker For use with individuals and groups. XLSM 2MB
  • Qualifications calculator A tool for ensuring correct unit combinations. XLS 436KB
  • Transition guide interchange login required

Delivery guides

  • The business environment Unit 01 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 833KB
  • Working in business Unit 02 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
  • Business decisions Unit 03 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
  • Customers and communication Unit 04 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
  • Marketing and market research Unit 05 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 831KB
  • Marketing strategy Unit 06 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
  • Marketing campaign Unit 07 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
  • Introduction to human resources Unit 08 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
  • Human resources Unit 09 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 2MB
  • Economics for business Unit 10 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 2MB
  • Accounting concepts Unit 11 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 859KB
  • Financial accounting Unit 12 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 964KB
  • Management accounting Unit 13 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
  • Resource management Unit 14 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
  • Change management Unit 15 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 962KB
  • Principles of project management Unit 16 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
  • Responsible business practices Unit 17 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
  • Business operations Unit 18 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 988KB
  • International business Unit 19 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 1MB
  • Business events Unit 20 - This guide gives a range of ideas for lessons structured by learning outcome for this unit. PDF 828KB

Project delivery approaches

  • Alton Towers Through the delivery of a project, learners will market a new visitor attraction for Alton Towers Resort.  PDF 15MB
  • Alton Towers (project brief) Project brief for the learner. PDF 447KB

Schemes of work

  • The business environment An outline scheme of work to offer a perspective of how to deliver Unit 1. DOCX 857KB
  • Working in business An outline scheme of work to offer a perspective of how to deliver Unit 2. DOCX 199KB

Teaching activities

Unit 01

  • Business plan Unit 01 - This activity guides learners through the process of producing a draft business plan. DOC 456KB
  • Ethical business behaviour Unit 01 - This activity will look at the ethical factors affecting employers, traders, the environment, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). DOC 452KB
  • Functional areas in business Unit 01 - This activity focuses on the functional areas within the Richer Sounds company. DOC 549KB
  • Keeping up with a changing environment Unit 01 - This activity focuses on the changing environment that the Richer Sounds company operates in. DOC 557KB
  • Types of business activity Unit 01 - This activity will introduce learners to different types of businesses. DOC 480KB

Unit 02

  • Employment protocols and legislation Unit 02 - This activity requires learners to investigate an area of employment legislation and to conduct interviews to explore professional expectations and behaviour. DOC 454KB
  • Prioritising business tasks Unit 02 - This activity explores the reasons for prioritising business tasks and allows learners to appreciate the factors that influence task prioritisation DOC 456KB

Unit 03

  • Contingency planning Unit 03 - This activity is for learners to plan an event and then to understand the importance of having contingencies in place. DOC 453KB
  • Making good business decisions Unit 03 - This activity involves learners researching why business products fail and then discussing the information they would need if they were to consider a re-launch of the product. DOC 454KB
  • Use of market research information Unit 03 - In this activity learners will conduct research and develop a new product/service as a ‘virtual’ business. DOC 461KB

Unit 05

  • Constraints on marketing Unit 05 - This activity is about understanding the significance of constraints on marketing. DOC 485KB
  • Incorrect statements about market research Unit 05 - This activity is about researching incorrect statements about market research and discovering why they are incorrect. DOC 416KB
  • Interpreting and presenting market research findings Unit 05 - This activity is about interpreting and presenting market research findings. DOC 961KB
  • Methods and forms of market research Unit 05 - This activity is about understanding the methods and forms of market research. DOC 601KB

Unit 07

  • Marketing campaign Unit 07 - Learners can consider the different ways in which website marketing aids Richer Sounds. DOC 408KB
  • Marketing campaign - case study from Richer Sounds Unit 07 - A case study on marketing campaign from Richer Sounds. PDF 666KB

Unit 09

  • Human resources Unit 09 - In this activity learners answer questions about some of the ways Richer Sounds motivate their staff. DOC 427KB
  • Human resources - case study from Richer Sounds Unit 09 - A case study on human resources from Richer Sounds. PDF 895KB

Unit 10

  • Economics for business supplement Unit 10 - A set of activities from the unit 10 delivery guide. DOC 1MB

Unit 13

  • Luke's finances Unit 13 - This activity focuses on profit and cash flow. DOC 510KB

Unit 19

  • Country profiling and SWOT analysis Unit 19 - This activity supports the first activity for LO2 in the unit 19 delivery guide. Learners are asked to research a country, build up an economic profile of that country and then produce a SWOT analysis. DOC 308KB

Teacher guides

  • Command verbs definitions This resource gives definitions for most of the command verbs used in Cambridge Technicals. PDF 723KB

Resource lists

  • A guide to resources An overview of the resources provided for Cambridge Technicals. PDF 252KB
  • The business environment Unit 01 - Resource links provides ideas of other resources which support the delivery of this unit. PDF 996KB
  • Working in business Unit 02 - Resource links provides ideas of other resources which support the delivery of this unit. PDF 1MB
  • Business decisions Unit 03 - Resource links provides ideas of other resources which support the delivery of this unit. PDF 1MB

Promoting your subject

  • Cambridge Technicals in Business poster Perfect for open days and options consultations, these eye-catching posters are a perfect way to promote the courses on offer to students and parents. PDF 775KB

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