Specification

Level 1

Business Services
(PDF)

Level 2

Business Services
(PDF)

The Occupational Studies specifications:

are designed to be accessible to a wide range of learners;
help to raise levels of achievement, allowing learners to apply their knowledge in practical, work-related situations and contexts;
emphasise learning by doing, which helps learners to develop important transferable skills;
facilitate learning with an occupational and employability focus at Key Stage 4 and beyond;
allow learners to achieve an award at NQF Level 2 (the same level as a GCSE at A*–C) or Level 1 (the same level as a GCSE at D–G), or a CCEA First Skills Certificate, depending on their performance in the assessment;
are flexible enough to meet specific industries’ needs while providing a coherent and balanced qualification; and
enable progression to other courses and to training and employment.

To achieve an award in Occupational Studies, learners must select two units from one of the six qualifications available.

For more information, see the full specifications.