Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Hillingdon. Classes run at Rosedale College, full-time during the day. To join, you'll need at least five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, including grade 4 in both English and Maths. This one-year level 3 btec business course covers core business topics including finance, marketing, and enterprise. It's a Pearson Edexcel qualification, and the btec business classes are designed for those who have just completed their GCSEs.
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 organised and how they operate
You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers
You'll examine financial planning, budgets, and business performance
You'll analyse how human resources support business goals
You'll investigate entrepreneurship and how new businesses are launched
You'll develop research and analytical skills applied to real business scenarios
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Rosedale College. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Certificate in Business is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations. Assignments are set and marked by the college. External assessments are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work across the year alongside sitting the external exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rosedale 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
Marketing assistant, helping plan and run campaigns
Sales executive, selling products or services to customers
Customer service advisor, handling queries and accounts
Accounts assistant, supporting finance teams with records and reporting
Retail supervisor, managing teams and stock in a retail setting
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 management without a full degree.
BA (Hons) Business Management or related degree (Level 6): many universities accept the BTEC National Certificate for entry onto business degree programmes.
Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 3 Award in Management: useful if you move into a supervisory role and want a management qualification alongside work experience.
