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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Leeds 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 Leeds.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Leeds. Classes run at Roundhay Sixth Form, full-time over two years.

This BTEC business course is designed to sit alongside A Levels or other BTEC Nationals as part of a broader programme of study. You'll explore how businesses operate, covering areas such as marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. The course suits learners who want to keep their options open for higher education, not just business-related degrees.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

The Extended Certificate is for learners who are interested in learning about the business sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in business-related subjects. It is designed to be taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.

Entry requirements

All A level courses or TWO A levels and ONE vocational course: Students must achieve a min of 5 subjects at GCSE grades 4 or above (including English Language and Maths) PLUS the relevant subject specific entry requirements. For a programme of 2 vocational courses and one A level: we would accept ONE KS4 level 2 Merit in place of a GCSE For a programme of 3 vocational courses only: we would accept TWO KS4 level 2 Merits in place of 2 GCSEs, full entry requirements can be found in our prospectus.

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 organisations reach their customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how people are managed in organisations.
  • You'll develop skills in business communication and professional writing.
  • You'll analyse real business decisions and evaluate their outcomes.
  • You'll build an understanding of entrepreneurship and how new businesses are launched.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Roundhay Sixth Form. BTEC qualifications are assessed mainly through assignments and projects rather than exams. You'll complete units through coursework, case studies, and presentations. Some units may include a supervised assessment. Your work is marked internally and then checked by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Roundhay Sixth Form 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 office or team.
  • Office assistant, handles admin tasks across a range of business settings.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a brand or organisation.
  • Customer service advisor, manages enquiries and builds client relationships.
  • Sales support coordinator, assists a sales team with quotes, orders, and admin.
  • Accounts administrator, processes invoices and supports a finance team.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Business, for a deeper focus on business before university.
  • A Level Business or Economics, if you want to combine academic study with your BTEC.
  • BA (Hons) Business Management or a related degree, the most common next step for Extended Certificate graduates.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a work-focused higher education route.
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