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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Tamworth

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Tamworth. Classes run at Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC business course covers core business topics including finance, marketing, human resources, and business decision-making. You'll study how organisations operate and develop skills in communication, planning, and analysis. The course suits learners who hold three GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths, or a BTEC Business at Merit or above.

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

Who this course is for

You will need to have an interest in Business Studies, along with good English and mathematical skills. You must also possess good organisational and communication skills. This course provides an alternative route to one of the A level qualifications for those who wish to pursue a career in business. You can go on to higher education to study a degree in Business related subjects.

Entry requirements

Three GCSEs grade 4 or above, to include English and maths, BTEC Business Merit - Distinction or Level 2 equivalent.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they make decisions.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance, including budgets and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage their people.
  • You'll develop written and verbal communication skills for a business context.
  • You'll analyse real business scenarios and present your findings.
  • You'll build organisational skills through project and assignment work.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, with full-time daytime attendance over two years. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations. Assignments are set and marked by your teachers, while exams are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years alongside your exam preparation.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business Administrator, supports day-to-day operations across a range of organisations.
  • Office Assistant, handles admin, correspondence, and scheduling in a busy workplace.
  • Marketing Assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns and social media content.
  • Customer Service Advisor, manages customer queries and accounts for businesses.
  • Sales Support Assistant, provides administrative and logistical support to a sales team.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business Studies, a natural next step if you want to deepen your knowledge before university.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification offered at many colleges and universities.
  • Degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, building on this BTEC business qualification for a full undergraduate route.
  • Business Administration Apprenticeship, combining work and study at Level 3 or above.
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