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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Benfleet

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Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact USP College for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Benfleet. Classes run at USP College Seevic Campus, full-time over two years. It's free for most 16 to 18 year olds. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though funding and Advanced Learner Loans may be available.

This Level 3 BTEC business course covers how businesses operate, marketing campaigns, personal and business finance, and customer service. You'll study through a mix of coursework and exams across both years. You need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, to apply.

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

Who this course is for

A-Levels Level 3 2 Starts 9/1/2024 12:00:00 AM Palmer’s/Seevic Apply now Business (Applied) sector icon Financial & Professional Services This course is ideal for A-Level students who wish to study Business as one of their three choices. It is an A-Level equivalent programme that is widely accepted (with two A-Levels) at most universities - including the prestigious Russell Group.

It is designed so that students in the second year of their studies can complete their coursework unit and devote their revision at this crucial time to their other two A-Level subjects. This should then help the students to increase their overall grade profile.

This course is a Level 3 National Extended Certificate equivalent to one A-Level and can be studied as part of an A-Level programme.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths An interest in Business is essential

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll develop a marketing campaign, learning how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll study personal and business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll investigate customer service and what makes it effective in real organisations.
  • You'll build skills in analysing business problems and presenting solutions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at USP College Seevic Campus. Assessment is a mix of coursework and external exams. Some units are assessed through scenario-based coursework tied to real companies. Others are assessed by timed written examinations. In your second year, the coursework unit is structured so you can focus revision time on your other subjects.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. USP College Seevic Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that examination resits and any trips or visits may carry additional costs.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports the day-to-day running of an organisation.
  • Office assistant, handles admin, communications, and scheduling for a team.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a business.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer queries and relationships.
  • Retail manager trainee, works toward managing a store or retail team.
  • Events coordinator, organises corporate or public events for clients.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more units and carrying more UCAS points.
  • A-Levels in Business, Economics, or a related subject, if you want to broaden your sixth-form programme.
  • Degree in Business Management or Business Administration, the natural next step for university entry.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a work-focused higher education route if you prefer not to take a full degree.
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