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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Gateshead

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Gateshead. Classes run full-time at Gateshead College Baltic Campus. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old.

You'll study marketing, finance, law, and leadership over one year. The course includes a Start Up Pitch project, an industry event, and a final project presented to business professionals. You'll also be matched with a mentor from a business network in the North East. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English, plus an informal interview.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

Do you want to make it to the top or be your own boss? If so, then this study programme could be for you. You will learn about key topics in business such as marketing, finance and law as well as studying essential topics to make you an effective leader or to help you start your own business.

You will be matched with a business mentor from our partner “The Entrepreneur’s Forum”. The North East has great ambition to grow the number of start-ups in the region to support our local economy, could you be one of them?

This study programme will give you the knowledge and skills you need to pursue a career in management or to start your own business. You will have the opportunity to be matched with a business mentor as well as being part of networking groups with like minded future business owners and directors

Entry requirements

5 GCSE grades at 4 or above including maths and English, along with an informal interview with our team. You may also be considered if you have achieved a Level 2 qualification in Business.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore core business topics including marketing, finance, and business law.
  • You'll develop leadership and management skills for the workplace.
  • You'll build knowledge of how to start and run your own business.
  • You'll create and pitch a business plan to a panel of industry experts.
  • You'll plan, market, and manage a live event for an industry partner.
  • You'll complete a final project in your chosen specialism, presenting findings to professionals.
  • You'll gain commercial awareness through industry experiences and work placements.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, industry experiences, and work placements. Assessment includes coursework, project work, and presentations to business professionals. The Start Up Pitch, industry event, and final project are all assessed components. You'll also work with a business mentor throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Gateshead College Baltic Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports day-to-day operations across a wide range of organisations.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a brand or agency.
  • Sales executive, identifies leads and builds client relationships for a business.
  • Office manager, oversees admin functions and coordinates teams in a workplace.
  • Junior account manager, manages client accounts and supports business development.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification for those wanting to go deeper into business study.
  • BA (Hons) Business Management, a university degree for those aiming for graduate-level roles.
  • Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, for those who want to earn while they learn in a workplace setting.
  • BTEC National Diploma in Business, the extended Level 3 qualification for those wanting broader study before university.
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