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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Burton-on-Trent for 16 to 18 Year Olds

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 Burton-on-Trent.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Burton-on-Trent. Classes run at Abbot Beyne School, full-time over two years.

You'll study how businesses start, grow, and adapt. Units cover marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. You'll explore how organisations make decisions and respond to change. The course suits learners who want a solid grounding in how businesses work, whether or not they've studied business before.

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

Who this course is for

You will have a keen interest in how businesses start, grow, sustain success and adapt to the changing business environment. You may wish to start your own business in the future or simply to gain a clear insight into the way all successful businesses operate. Whatever job you do in the future, you will work within a business of some kind and a knowledge of how businesses function will provide you with an invaluable insight.

Entry requirements

Five Grade 4s or above, including Maths and English. It is not a requirement to have studied Business Studies previously.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are set up and how they grow.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll learn how organisations manage their finances.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses recruit and develop staff.
  • You'll analyse business strategy and decision-making.
  • You'll investigate how external factors, such as the economy and technology, affect businesses.

How you will learn

The BTEC is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and external exams. Assignments are set and marked internally, with some units assessed by Pearson Edexcel externally. You'll complete tasks, reports, and case study work throughout the two years. Classes are delivered in school during the day.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Abbot Beyne 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 executive, develops client relationships and drives revenue.
  • Junior HR assistant, supports recruitment and staff administration.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more units in depth.
  • A-Level Business Studies, a strong academic route alongside or after this BTEC.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education.
  • Degree-level study in Business, Management, or Marketing at university, for which this BTEC is a recognised entry qualification.
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