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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Bolton for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration22 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Bolton. Classes run at Turton School, full-time during the day.

The course covers the core areas of business, including finance, marketing, human resources, and customer service. You'll explore how organisations operate and apply your knowledge to real business scenarios. The course typically takes 22 months to complete. It is equivalent to two A levels and is a strong foundation for university or an apprenticeship.

You'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths or English at grade 4. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Diploma in Business at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for anyone considering a career in business including running your own. It will give you a broad overview of the business sector and the chance to apply your learning to the kinds of situations faced in business today. The course is a useful stepping stone to business related courses in higher education, or to business jobs and apprenticeships. It will also give you transferable skills that can be used across a range of careers. Equivalent to 2 A levels, it is more coursework focused than a traditional A level business course, so would suit you if you prefer being assessed on projects and assignments rather than a final exam.

Entry requirements

Minimum of 5 grade 4ss to include either Maths - 4 or English - 4.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses promote their products and services.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage and develop their people.
  • You'll develop customer service skills and understand how businesses build relationships with customers.
  • You'll look at how businesses plan, make decisions, and respond to change.
  • You'll build transferable skills in communication, analysis, and problem-solving.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Turton School. Assessment is through assignments and coursework rather than exams. You'll complete units across the two years, applying your learning to business scenarios and case studies. Work is marked and moderated by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

Turton School will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Admin Assistant, supports day-to-day office operations in a business.
  • Business Administrator, coordinates tasks and processes across a team or department.
  • Customer Service Assistant, handles enquiries and supports customers for a business.
  • Finance Assistant, helps with invoicing, payments, and financial records.
  • HR Assistant, supports recruitment, records, and staff administration.
  • Marketing Assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Sales Executive, builds client relationships and works toward sales targets.

What you could study next

  • A business-related degree (Level 6), a natural next step if you want to study further after this BTEC Diploma.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Business (Level 4 or Level 5), a shorter higher-education route into business roles.
  • A business or management apprenticeship, combining work and study at Level 3 or above.
  • A professional qualification such as CIPD (for HR) or AAT (for finance), once you are working in a specialist area.
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