Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. This free btec business course is free for learners aged 16 to 18 years old. You'll study a broad range of business topics, including the business environment, marketing, business communication, and human resources. All topics are taught using real business contexts. You'll need a GCSE grade C in English and a GCSE grade D in Maths to enrol. The course runs over two years.
Who this course is for
The Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma is a two year course that introduces a variety of business concepts in a vocational context. Amongst the topics covered you will study The Business Environment Marketing Business Communication Human Resources and more. All of these are delivered in a "real world" context using our links with real businesses. Hours of Lessons per Week: 4.3 Indicative Group Size: 20
Entry requirements
No previous experience of Business is needed but you must make sure you understand what the course entails - it is different from AS courses. You must have the standard College entry requirements for AS level with a GCSE Grade C in English and a GCSE Grade D in Maths.
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses operate within different environments
You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers
You'll develop business communication skills used in professional settings
You'll learn about human resources and how organisations manage people
You'll apply business concepts to real-world scenarios using industry links
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College, with around 4.3 hours of timetabled lessons per week in groups of approximately 20 students. The BTEC National Certificate is assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and, for some units, external examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are based on realistic business scenarios, so you apply what you learn to practical tasks rather than relying solely on exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sales executive: supporting business development and client relationships
Marketing assistant: helping plan and deliver marketing campaigns
HR administrator: supporting recruitment and employee records
Office administrator: coordinating day-to-day business operations
Customer service team leader: managing frontline customer contact teams
Business development coordinator: identifying growth opportunities for organisations
What you could study next
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business: a Level 4 qualification that takes your business knowledge further, often studied at college or university.
BA (Hons) Business Management or related degree: many universities accept the BTEC National Certificate as part of their entry requirements for undergraduate business programmes.
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice: if human resources interests you, this is the recognised starting point for an HR career.
