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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Warrington for 16 to 18 Year Olds

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

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Warrington. Classes run at Great Sankey High School, full-time over two years.

The course is assessed through coursework rather than exams. You'll study core business topics including marketing, finance, human resources, and business operations. It's a Pearson Edexcel qualification, and grades A, C, and E are awarded on completion. You'll build practical skills that apply across a wide range of business roles.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade A* to C to join. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

The Edexcel BTEC Business course is an exciting programme that offers a real alternative to A' Level. This is for students who prefer undertaking course work to examinations. Grades A, C and E are achievable on completion of the course, in addition to the development of valuable practical employability skills. Business is one of the few remaining growth industries and many job opportunities exist in many different areas of business including accountancy, retail, HR, marketing and administration. The UK has an entrepreneurial culture with more small business start-ups than anywhere else in Europe. This course will provide a springboard to a university degree or Foundation Degree in an appropriate vocational discipline, to BTEC HNCs and HNDs, or to employment within the industry or to setting up in Business on your own.

Entry requirements

4 GSCE Grade A* to C

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 learn the basics of business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop skills in business communication and professional practice.
  • You'll investigate retail, sales, and customer service in a business context.
  • You'll build employability skills relevant to a range of business sectors.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Great Sankey High School. Assessment is entirely through coursework, with no final exams. You'll complete assignments and projects that build your knowledge across each unit of the course.

What you will need to bring

Great Sankey High School 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 a business or department.
  • Customer Service Assistant, handles customer queries and supports sales teams.
  • Finance Assistant, helps with invoicing, payments, and financial records.
  • HR Assistant, supports recruitment, records, and staff administration.
  • Marketing Assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Sales Executive, develops client relationships and drives revenue for a business.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business, a larger qualification that may strengthen a university application.
  • HNC in Business (Level 4), a higher-level qualification for those wanting to specialise further after completing this Certificate.
  • A Business or Management degree (Level 6), for those aiming toward graduate-level roles in finance, marketing, or management. A university will normally want a full Level 3 programme alongside this Certificate.
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