Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration15 months
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? Check which courses you can do free.

Apply now →

About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Aylesbury. Classes run at The Grange School, full-time during the day.

This Level 3 BTEC business qualification covers a range of business functions, from marketing and finance to human resources and operations. You'll explore how real businesses work and develop skills that apply directly to the workplace. The course takes around 15 months to complete.

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

Who this course is for

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business is an Applied General qualification. It is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the business sector. The course is designed to ensure that students gain knowledge and understanding of a variety of business functions that creates links to real life examples. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A-Level and aims to provide a coherent introduction to study of the business sector.

Entry requirements

You will need 5 GCSEs Grade 4 - 9 including Business at 4 to gain entry to this course. If you have followed a BTEC Level 2 course, you will need to have achieved a Merit in this subject. Those who have not studied Business may be considered however we will expect you to have achieved at least Grade 4 or above in English GCSE.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how different functions work together.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll examine financial planning, budgeting, and business performance.
  • You'll learn about human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll analyse business decisions using real-world case studies.
  • You'll develop research and presentation skills used in professional settings.

How you will learn

The BTEC format combines coursework assignments with external examinations. You'll complete unit assignments assessed by your teachers and sit externally set and marked exams for core units. Lessons are classroom based and delivered full-time during the day at The Grange School. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course rather than concentrated at the end.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Grange 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, communications, and scheduling tasks.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Sales support coordinator, assists a sales team with quotes and customer queries.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer accounts and resolves issues.
  • Accounts administrator, processes invoices and supports a finance team.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more units, often studied alongside this Extended Certificate.
  • A Level Business Studies, for learners who want to combine applied and academic study.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification that takes you into higher education.
  • A university degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, which this qualification is designed to support entry to.
Apply on grange.bucks.sch.uk →
Apply now →

Related courses at The Grange School

More courses near you