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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Hounslow 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 Hounslow.

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About this course

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

The course covers core business topics including finance, marketing, staff motivation, international expansion, and how businesses are structured. You'll complete mandatory units and explore how real organisations operate. Entry requires an Attainment 8 score of 38 or above, with a Grade 4 or higher in English and Maths preferred.

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

Who this course is for

Pathway for Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business BTEC LEVEL 3 BUSINESS As part of the BTEC Level 3 Technical Award programme of study, students investigate a range of business topics. Students have to complete a certain number of mandatory units, which include business finance, how businesses market themselves, the underlying principles of motivating staff, why businesses choose to expand abroad and the way in which businesses organise themselves. In addition to this, they also learn about the recruitment and training of staff.

Entry requirements

Attainment 8 Score of 38+ and preferably a Grade 4+ in English and Mathematics.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses manage their finances and budgets.
  • You'll study how companies market their products and services.
  • You'll learn the principles behind motivating and managing staff.
  • You'll examine why and how businesses expand into international markets.
  • You'll understand how organisations structure themselves to operate effectively.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing business decisions and performance.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and guided study. Assessment combines internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams, depending on the unit. Assignments are set and marked by the centre, while Pearson Edexcel sets and marks the external assessments. You'll build your understanding unit by unit across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Heston Community 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, communications, and scheduling.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Sales support assistant, works with sales teams to manage accounts and orders.
  • Customer service advisor, handles queries and builds client relationships.
  • Junior accounts assistant, supports finance teams with basic bookkeeping tasks.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger Level 3 qualification covering more units and subject depth.
  • A Level Business Studies, a popular academic route alongside or after a BTEC qualification.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, a work-focused alternative for those moving into employment.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification and a step toward a business degree.
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