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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Westminster for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Paddington Academy

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
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 Westminster.

About this course

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

The course covers five core areas: business environments, finance, marketing, international business, and management. You'll explore each topic in depth, building a broad understanding of how businesses operate. Entry requires four or more GCSEs at grade A* to C, or a combination of GCSEs and a BTEC Level 2 qualification.

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

Who this course is for

Business Studies BTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma:

Aim:-

This qualification gives learners experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for further study or training. This includes the opportunity for learners to choose several topics from a selection of options reflecting the progression pathways in business.

Content:-

The learning programme covers the following content areas:

  • business environments
  • finance
  • marketing
  • international business
  • management.

The optional units have been designed to support progression to business courses in higher education, and to link with relevant occupational areas. They cover content areas such as:

  • human resources
  • accounting
  • marketing
  • law

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business is an Applied General qualification. It is for post16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning. It is equivalent in size to three A Levels and has been designed as a full two-year programme. The qualification aims to provide a wide-ranging study of the sector. It is primarily designed for learners studying full time in the 16 - 19 age group, who wish to pursue a career in business, primarily via higher education to access graduate entry employment with businesses, or alternatively through

junior business employment.

Assessment:-

  • 4 units externally assessed by either exam or submission of controlled assessment.
  • 9 units internally assessed by teachers

Entry requirements

4+ GCSE Grade A*-C (9-4) or 2+ GCSE A*-C (9-4) & 2+ BTEC L2 Cert. D*-M

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how different business environments affect organisations.
  • You'll study financial planning and how businesses manage money.
  • You'll learn the principles of marketing and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll examine international business and how companies operate across borders.
  • You'll develop an understanding of management and how organisations are led.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Paddington Academy. BTEC qualifications are assessed mainly through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete units across the five subject areas, building a portfolio of work over the two years.

What you will need to bring

Paddington Academy will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

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

What you could study next

  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business (Level 4), a natural next step into higher-level business study.
  • BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business (Level 5), often follows an HNC and can lead to a degree top-up.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or Marketing (Level 6), for those aiming at graduate-level roles or professional qualifications such as CIPD or ACCA.

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