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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Wakefield for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Woodkirk Academy

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 Wakefield.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Wakefield. Classes run at Woodkirk Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers four units. You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate. You'll develop a marketing campaign and study personal and business finance. You'll also work through a recruitment and selection unit, including a practice job interview. Units are assessed through coursework and exams.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

BTEC level 3 Subsidiary Diploma QCF

Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they communicate.
  • You'll investigate the environments businesses operate in and how these affect success.
  • You'll develop a marketing campaign for a real product or service.
  • You'll analyse business aims and make recommendations on marketing strategy.
  • You'll study personal finance and how to read business accounts.
  • You'll create recruitment documents and take part in a practice job interview.

How you will learn

The course has four assessed units. Unit 1 (Exploring Business) and Unit 8 (Recruitment and Selection) are internally assessed coursework assignments. Unit 2 (Developing a Marketing Campaign) is a three-hour computer-based exam using a case study released two weeks before the exam. Unit 3 (Personal and Business Finance) is a two-hour written exam. Units are graded at Pass, Merit, Distinction, or Distinction Star.

What you will need to bring

Woodkirk Academy will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Admin Assistant, supports day-to-day office and business operations.
  • Business Administrator, coordinates tasks across teams and departments.
  • Customer Service Assistant, handles queries and supports customers directly.
  • Finance Assistant, helps with invoicing, accounts, and financial records.
  • HR Assistant, supports recruitment and employee administration.
  • Marketing Assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Sales Executive, develops client relationships and drives sales.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business, a natural academic step alongside or after this BTEC.
  • HNC in Business (Level 4), a higher-level qualification for those wanting to specialise further.
  • Foundation Degree or HND in Business (Level 5), a stepping stone toward a full bachelor's degree.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, or Marketing (Level 6), for those aiming at graduate-level roles in accountancy, HR, or business management.
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