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

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 Cornwall.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Helston. Classes run at Helston Community College, full-time over two years.

This BTEC business course covers how businesses operate, marketing, finance, and human resources. You'll explore real business decisions and develop practical skills employers value. The course uses a mix of coursework and exams, so you build both applied knowledge and exam technique. You'll need at least four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including grade 4 in English and maths.

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

Who this course is for

If you have a keen interest in developing the skills required to be successful in Business in the 21st century, this course is for you. This Level 3 Business course is practical and uses a combination of assessment styles to give you confidence that you can apply your knowledge to succeed in the workplace. It is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding, skills, techniques, attributes and personal qualities essential for successful performance in the Business sector. This is a two year course which will provide a strong academic background whilst allowing you to develop skills that will prepare you for both the world of work and the demands of Higher Education courses.

Entry requirements

Students will need 4 grade 4s or equivalent GCSE qualifications, including grade 4 in both English and maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they make decisions.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how companies reach their customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance, including budgets and costs.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting business ideas.
  • You'll apply your knowledge to realistic business scenarios and case studies.

How you will learn

The course combines classroom teaching with coursework assignments and external exams. Some units are assessed through internally marked assignments, where you research and present business topics. Other units are assessed by Pearson Edexcel exams. You'll work on projects individually and as part of a group, building both written and practical business skills throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Helston Community College 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.
  • Office assistant, handles admin tasks across a range of business settings.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer queries and accounts.
  • Sales support coordinator, assists sales teams with orders and records.
  • Accounts administrator, processes invoices and financial records.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more specialist units.
  • A-Level Business, the academic route if you want to combine study types.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a higher-level college qualification leading toward a degree.
  • Business and Management degree, for those aiming for graduate-level roles.
  • Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration, combining work and study.
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