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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Christchurch 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

About this course

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

This Level 3 BTEC business course covers four units. You'll explore how businesses are structured and why they exist. You'll look at how the external environment shapes business decisions. The course also covers how businesses stay competitive and adapt to change. You'll need a minimum of six GCSEs, including Maths and English, to join.

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

Who this course is for

BTEC Business follows on from GCSE Business, although GCSE Business is not a requirement for this course. The content is appropriate and consistent with current practice for learners planning to enter employment directly in the Business sector or take Business into Higher Education. The learning programme covers four units. The first covers how learners study the purposes of different businesses, their structure, the effect of the external environment, and how they need to be dynamic and innovative to survive. The second covers how learners gain skills relating to, and an understanding of, how a marketing campaign is developed. The third addresses how learners study the purpose and importance of personal and business finance. They will also develop the skills and knowledge needed to understand, analyse and prepare financial information. The final unit explores how

the recruitment process is carried out in a business and gives learners the opportunity to participate in selection interviews and review their performance.

The summary of components is as follows:

  • Unit 1 Exploring Business (Year 12)
  • Unit 2 Developing a Marketing Campaign (Year 12)
  • Unit 3 Personal and Business Finance (Year 13)
  • Unit 8 Recruitment and Selection Process (Year 13)

Entry requirements

Min 6 GCSE's inc. Ma & Eng

What you will learn

  • You'll study the purposes and structures of different types of businesses.
  • You'll explore how external factors, such as economic and legal changes, affect business decisions.
  • You'll learn how businesses innovate and adapt to stay competitive.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing business performance and strategy.
  • You'll build knowledge of how businesses operate in the real economy.
  • You'll practise applying business concepts to practical scenarios and case studies.

How you will learn

BTEC qualifications are assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and external examinations. You'll complete assignments set by your teacher and marked against Pearson Edexcel criteria. Some units are assessed through externally set and marked exams. Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Highcliffe School, with structured daytime study across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Highcliffe School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports day-to-day operations in an office or organisation.
  • Office assistant, handles admin tasks and keeps business processes running smoothly.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns for a business.
  • Sales support assistant, works with sales teams to manage orders and customer queries.
  • Customer service advisor, handles enquiries and resolves issues for business customers.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Business, a larger qualification that goes deeper into business subjects and strengthens a university application.
  • A Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration, combining work and study for those who want to earn while they learn.
  • A Business, Management, or Marketing degree at university, for those aiming for graduate-level roles.

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