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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Hitchin

CostFREE
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 Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Hitchin. Classes run at Hitchin Boys' School, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC business course covers core business topics including marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. You'll explore how organisations operate, make decisions, and respond to change. The course suits students entering Year 12 who meet the entry requirements. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.

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

Who this course is for

Students entering Year 12

Entry requirements

The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects will have additional entry requirements which are detailed in our prospectus on each school website.

What you will learn

  • You'll study how businesses are organised and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll learn the principles of marketing, including how businesses reach and retain customers.
  • You'll explore business finance, including budgeting, costs, and financial performance.
  • You'll understand human resources and how organisations manage and develop people.
  • You'll examine business strategy and how companies plan for growth and change.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting business information.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Hitchin Boys' School. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams. Assignments are set and marked by your teachers. External assessments are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years of study.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hitchin Boys' 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 organisation.
  • 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 assistant, provides administrative help to a sales team.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business, deepens your understanding and supports university applications.
  • BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more units in greater depth.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a higher education route into business management.
  • Degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, for those aiming for graduate-level roles.
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