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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Brent 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 Brent.

About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Brent. Classes run at Claremont High School, full-time over two years.

This BTEC business qualification covers how businesses operate, how they market products, and how they manage people and finance. You'll study units in business strategy, customer relations, and human resources. The course is taught in the classroom during the day.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade A* to C, including grade 4 or above in English or Maths. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

"The BTEC qualifications in this specification have been developed in the business sector to provide education and training for employees in the business sector, provide business employees opportunities to achieve a nationally recognised level 3 vocationally-specific qualification. This qualification also provides full-time learners the opportunity to enter employment in the business sector or to progress to vocational qualifications such as the Edexcel BTEC Higher Nationals in Business. In addition Btec Business Studies Level 3 provides learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life."

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs A*-C including Grade 4 in English or Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study how companies market their products and reach customers.
  • You'll learn how organisations manage their people and human resources.
  • You'll examine business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting business information.
  • You'll investigate how businesses plan and develop their strategy.

How you will learn

The BTEC is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and external examinations. Assignments are set and marked internally, then checked by Pearson Edexcel. Some units are assessed by a written exam set by Pearson. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. Classes are delivered in the classroom during the day.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Claremont High 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 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 administrator, processes orders and supports a sales team.
  • Accounts assistant, supports finance and bookkeeping in a business.

What you could study next

  • Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate in Business (Level 4), a natural next step into higher education or specialist business study.
  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a broader qualification if you want to deepen your business knowledge before moving on.
  • A university degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, for which this BTEC is a recognised entry qualification.

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