Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Coventry. Classes run at Hereward College, full-time during the day. This course is funded through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), with placement decisions made by your local authority. To join a Level 3 course, you'll need a Level 2 Diploma and a grade 4 or above in GCSE maths and English. The course runs over one year and covers the core knowledge and skills that underpin business practice.
Who this course is for
For students aged 16-24 with an EHC Plan
Entry requirements
For Level 3 courses, students will have a Level 2
Diploma qualification and grade 4 or above in
GCSE maths and English.
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate
You'll study how marketing is used to reach customers and grow sales
You'll examine financial planning and how businesses manage money
You'll develop skills in business communication and professional writing
You'll analyse how human resources and people management work in practice
You'll investigate how businesses respond to change and external pressures
How you will learn
The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Certificate in Business is assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and externally assessed units. Classroom sessions at Hereward College cover taught content alongside practical tasks and projects. Assignments are completed over time and submitted for marking, while external assessments are sat under timed conditions. Your tutor will guide you through each unit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hereward College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business administrator, supporting day-to-day office operations
Customer service advisor, handling enquiries and resolving issues
Sales assistant or sales coordinator, working toward targets
Marketing assistant, supporting campaigns and communications
Accounts assistant, helping with financial records and invoicing
Receptionist or office coordinator, managing front-of-house tasks
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business, a larger qualification if you want to go deeper into business subjects before applying to university
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business at Level 4, a step into higher education with a vocational focus
A university degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, for those aiming toward graduate-level roles
