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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Grays

CostCheck if you can do this free
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact USP College for more info.

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About this course

BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Grays. Classes run at USP College Palmers Campus, full-time over two years.

The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though funding and Advanced Learner Loans may be available depending on your circumstances.

This Level 3 BTEC business qualification covers how businesses operate, marketing, personal and business finance, and customer service. You'll study four units across the two years, two assessed by exam and two by coursework. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.

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

Who this course is for

A-Levels Level 3 2 Starts 9/1/2024 12:00:00 AM Palmer’s/Seevic Apply now Business (Applied) sector icon Financial & Professional Services This course is ideal for A-Level students who wish to study Business as one of their three choices. It is an A-Level equivalent programme that is widely accepted (with two A-Levels) at most universities - including the prestigious Russell Group.

It is designed so that students in the second year of their studies can complete their coursework unit and devote their revision at this crucial time to their other two A-Level subjects. This should then help the students to increase their overall grade profile.

This course is a Level 3 National Extended Certificate equivalent to one A-Level and can be studied as part of an A-Level programme.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths An interest in Business is essential

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll develop a marketing campaign, learning how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll study personal and business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll investigate customer service and what makes it effective in different business contexts.
  • You'll build skills in research, analysis, and presenting business information clearly.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at USP College Palmers Campus. Assessment is a mix of timed exams and scenario-based coursework. Two units are assessed by external exam and two by coursework assignments. The coursework units are based on real business scenarios.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. USP College Palmers Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that examination resit fees and costs for trips or visits may apply.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, coordinates operations and supports a team or office.
  • Office assistant, handles day-to-day admin tasks for a business.
  • Marketing assistant, supports campaigns and communications for a brand.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer queries and relationships.
  • Retail manager trainee, oversees sales floor operations and staff.
  • Events coordinator, plans and organises business or public events.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Business, a natural next step into higher-level business study.
  • A university degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or Business Law, as this qualification is accepted alongside A-Levels at many universities.
  • A Level 3 AAT Accounting Qualification, for those interested in moving into finance or accountancy.
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