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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Coventry for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Business Admin Courses in Coventry.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Coventry. Classes run at Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, full-time over two years.

This BTEC covers business fundamentals alongside your other Level 3 subjects. You'll study topics including business environments, finance, marketing, and human resources. The course combines coursework and exams, so you're not relying on a single final exam. It carries the same weight as one A level.

You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification. You'll finish with a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

If you're interested in business but not ready to commit to a totally work related route to further study or employment, this course will give you the chance to get a taste of business, alongside other subjects such as A levels or other work related qualifications. Equivalent to 1 A level, the course combines well with most other Level 3 subjects and would suit you if you prefer a combination of coursework and exams to a linear course with a final exam. You don't need any previous qualifications or experience in business and the course will give you useful transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis that are useful in a wide range of careers.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses operate in different environments.
  • You'll study the principles of marketing and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll learn how organisations manage their finances.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses recruit and develop people.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting business information.
  • You'll complete a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed exams.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School. The course uses a mix of coursework assignments and external exams. Some units are assessed internally through assignments you complete during the course. Others are assessed through Pearson-set exams. This blend means your final grade reflects both your ongoing work and your exam performance.

What you will need to bring

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports the day-to-day running of an office or team.
  • Office assistant, handles admin tasks across a range of business settings.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer queries and accounts.
  • Sales support assistant, provides admin and coordination for a sales team.
  • Junior accounts assistant, supports finance teams with basic bookkeeping tasks.

What you could study next

  • A university degree in Business, Management, or Marketing (Level 6), the natural next step for many learners who complete this BTEC.
  • A Higher National Certificate (Level 4) in Business, a shorter higher-education route if you want to enter work sooner.
  • A degree apprenticeship in Business Management, combining paid work with degree-level study.
  • A CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, if you want to specialise in HR.
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