Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Hillingdon. Classes run at Parkside Studio College, full-time during the day. You'll need a minimum of five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including grade 4 in both GCSE English and GCSE Maths. The course takes one year and covers the core knowledge and skills that underpin business in the UK and beyond. It is delivered by Pearson Edexcel, so your level 3 btec business qualification carries weight with employers and universities alike.
Who this course is for
Pupils age 16 that have completed their GCSEs. Please see our full post 16 course prospectus from our website: https://www.therosedalehewensacademytrust.co.uk/
Entry requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSES grades 9-4, including a Grade 4 in GCSE English and a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics.
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
You'll examine how organisations plan and manage their finances.
You'll study how marketing and sales strategies are developed and applied.
You'll analyse how businesses respond to changes in their environment.
You'll develop skills in research, data analysis, and business report writing.
You'll investigate human resources and the role people play in business success.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Parkside Studio College. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Certificate in Business is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally set examinations. Assignments are completed throughout the year and marked by your tutors. Some units are assessed by Pearson Edexcel through timed exams. There is no single end-of-year exam for the whole qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Parkside Studio College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business administrator - supporting day-to-day operations in an office or organisation.
Marketing assistant - helping plan and deliver campaigns for a business.
Sales executive - selling products or services to customers and clients.
Customer service advisor - handling queries and building client relationships.
Accounts assistant - supporting financial record-keeping and reporting.
HR administrator - helping manage recruitment, records, and staff processes.
What you could study next
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business (Level 4) - a natural next step if you want to go deeper into business study without a full degree.
BA (Hons) Business Management or related degree - many universities accept the BTEC National Certificate for entry onto undergraduate programmes.
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business - a larger qualification covering more units if you want to broaden your knowledge before higher education.
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting - if finance is the direction you want to take.
