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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Chepstow 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

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Chepstow. Classes run at Wyedean School and 6th Form Centre, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC business qualification carries the same UCAS points as an A Level. You'll study how businesses operate, how they market products, how they manage people, and how they handle finance. Units also cover business planning and the wider economic environment.

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

Who this course is for

The first thing to note is that this course is the equivalent of an A-level and carries the same number of UCAS points. It is also HUGELY successful and is frequently a student's best grade at the end of sixth form. Almost ALL students complete the two year course, rather than dropping it as a 4th choice. This is because they achieve so highly. Why study Business? It is relevant to EVERYBODY! When you leave school/university you will either go to work in someone else's business or start your own. So having a good understanding of how a business works will give you a great start! The BTEC course focuses heavily on providing you with the business skills that you will need. What will I Learn? This course covers the same areas as the A-Level. Business organisations provide us with goods and services on a local and national scale. You will learn about how businesses start up, how they are managed successfully and what can go wrong. You will learn how workers are recruited and managed, how products are made and marketed, and how a business manages its finances.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements can be found here https://www.wyedean.gloucs.sch.uk/Sixth-Form/Curriculum/

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how organisations manage and motivate people.
  • You'll examine business finance, including budgets and financial planning.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing business data and making decisions.
  • You'll produce business plans and evaluate real business scenarios.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, case studies, and practical assignments. Assessment is a mix of internally assessed coursework and externally examined units set by Pearson Edexcel. Coursework is marked by your teachers and moderated by Pearson. Exams test your knowledge of core business topics under timed conditions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wyedean School and 6th Form Centre 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.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Sales administrator, processes orders and supports a sales team.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer queries and accounts.
  • Junior project coordinator, assists with planning and tracking projects.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification and a common next step after this BTEC business certificate.
  • BA (Hons) Business Management or related degree, for which this qualification earns UCAS points.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those moving into HR roles.
  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 3 Diploma in Management, for those aiming toward team leadership.
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