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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration23 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 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 Lincoln.

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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Lincoln. Classes run at Lincoln Christ's Hospital School, full-time during the day.

This Level 3 BTEC business course takes around 23 months to complete. You'll study units covering business finance, marketing, human resources, and how organisations operate. The course gives you a practical understanding of the business world alongside the theory behind it. Entry requires five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including grade 4 in English and Maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification.

You'll finish with a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

This Level 3 vocational course is designed to give students a practical and real-world understanding of the essential knowledge and skills needed to progress to a broad range of business careers. Alternatively, students may use the course as a basis for higher level study. The successful completion of two units during the first year leads to BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Business, a qualification broadly equivalent to one GCE AS Level. The successful completion of two further units during the second year leads to the award of a BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business, a qualification broadly equivalent to a single GCE A Level at grades A* - E.

Entry requirements

Five GCSE grades 9 - 4 or equivalent including grade 4 in English and Mathematics or completion of a BTEC First in Business or similar Level 2 course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles, including how businesses reach and retain customers.
  • You'll learn about business finance, including budgeting, costs, and financial performance.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage and develop their people.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting business information.
  • You'll investigate how external factors, such as the economy and competition, affect businesses.

How you will learn

The course combines classroom teaching with coursework assignments and external examinations. Some units are assessed through Pearson-set assignments, which you complete and submit for marking. Other units are assessed by external exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. Teaching takes place in class at Lincoln Christ's Hospital School during the day.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lincoln Christ's Hospital School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports the day-to-day running of an office or organisation.
  • Office assistant, handles admin tasks, correspondence, and scheduling.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer queries and accounts.
  • Sales support assistant, assists a sales team with admin and client contact.
  • Accounts administrator, processes invoices and supports a finance team.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Business, for a deeper Level 3 business qualification before university.
  • BA (Hons) in Business Management or a related degree, the natural next step after this BTEC business certificate for those aiming at higher education.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 option for those moving into higher education or professional roles.
  • Apprenticeship in Business Administration at Level 3, combining work and study in a business setting.
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