Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Rushden. Classes run at The Ferrers School, full-time during the day. This level 3 btec business course runs alongside A levels or other qualifications and takes 18 months to complete. You'll study how businesses operate and apply your learning to real business situations. The course requires a GCSE average point score of 3.7 or above, including GCSE English and Maths. It's a useful step toward business-related courses in higher education.
Who this course is for
If you enjoy a combination of classroom and practical learning and would like the opportunity to work on real life business problems, this applied general course could be for you. Equivalent to half an A level you study it alongside A levels or other qualifications. 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, but it will also give you transferable skills that can be used across a range of careers.
Entry requirements
GCSE APS of 3.7 or above, including GCSE English and Maths
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
You'll analyse real business problems and develop practical solutions.
You'll study marketing, finance, and human resources as core business functions.
You'll examine how external factors such as the economy and competition affect businesses.
You'll develop skills in presenting and communicating business information clearly.
You'll apply business theory to case studies drawn from current business practice.
How you will learn
Learning combines classroom teaching with applied, practical tasks based on real business scenarios. Assessment includes a mix of internally assessed assignments and at least one externally assessed unit set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are completed over the course of the programme. The external assessment tests your knowledge under timed conditions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Ferrers School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business administrator, supporting day-to-day office operations
Sales executive, managing customer accounts and new business
Marketing assistant, supporting campaigns and brand activity
Customer service team leader, handling queries and managing a small team
Accounts assistant, processing invoices and financial records
Retail supervisor, overseeing store operations and staff
What you could study next
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business, for a broader study of the business sector alongside other qualifications
A Level Business Studies, if you want to continue in a traditional academic route
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification that takes you further into business practice
Degree in Business, Management, or Marketing at university, the natural next step after this level 3 btec business qualification
