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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Gillingham 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 Medway.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Gillingham. Classes run at Brompton Academy, full-time over two years.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC business qualification covers how businesses are structured, how they operate, and how the wider environment shapes their success. You'll explore business problem-solving and apply concepts to real scenarios. Units include business environment, finance, marketing, and human resources.

You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 3, including English and Maths, plus at least a grade 4 in English or Maths. You'll finish with a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

Students study the purposes of different businesses, their structure and the impact the external environment can have on their success and development. They will need to adopt an innovative and dynamic approach to business specific problem solving and will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge by applying business concepts to selected scenarios. This qualification provides a more vocational perspective, allowing students to interact with the business environment and experience real authentic business practices.

Entry requirements

Grade 9-3 (A*-D) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 4 in English or Mathematics and related subjects.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the purposes and structures of different types of businesses.
  • You'll examine how the external environment affects business performance.
  • You'll apply business concepts to practical scenarios and case studies.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills in a business context.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll learn how businesses manage people and human resources.
  • You'll investigate business finance and how organisations manage money.

How you will learn

The course combines classroom teaching with coursework assignments and external examinations. Some units are assessed through Pearson-set assignments marked internally. Others are assessed by external exams set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years alongside sitting formal exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brompton Academy 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 support coordinator, assists sales teams with admin and client contact.
  • HR administrator, supports recruitment and employee records.

What you could study next

  • A full-time degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, the Extended Certificate is designed to support university applications.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a shorter higher education route often taken at college.
  • A Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, for those wanting a broader business qualification before higher education.
  • A business or management apprenticeship, combining work and study at a higher level.
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