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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Birmingham for 16 to 18 Year Olds – John Henry Newman Catholic College

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
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 Birmingham.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Birmingham. Classes run at John Henry Newman Catholic College, full-time over two years.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC business qualification covers marketing, human resources, and finance. You'll study four units across the two years, combining lessons with private study. The course is the equivalent of one A Level.

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

Who this course is for

Business is for anyone who is interested in learning about the business sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses.

This is a two year course that once completed is the equivalent of one A Level. Students will study 4 units over the two years. Learning hours will be spread over lessons and private study.

Course overview On this course, students gain a good understanding of the basics of business; initially the course looks at the different elements of business such as marketing, human resources, business structures, the economy and finance.

Entry requirements

GCSE Maths and GCSE English at grade 4 or above is desirable. A grade 4 or above in GCSE Business or Level 2 Merit in BTEC Business/Enterprise would be an advantage.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll learn about human resources and managing people at work.
  • You'll examine business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing business problems and proposing solutions.
  • You'll build an understanding of entrepreneurship and business management.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons and guided private study. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams, as set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are completed over the course of each unit, and exams are sat at set points during the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. John Henry Newman Catholic 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 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 executive, develops client relationships and drives revenue.
  • Junior accounts assistant, supports financial record-keeping for a business.

What you could study next

  • A full Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, for a broader qualification equivalent to two A Levels.
  • A university degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, as this qualification supports UCAS applications.
  • A Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration, combining work and study for a recognised vocational route.
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