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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Macclesfield for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration22 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 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 Cheshire East.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Macclesfield. Classes run at Tytherington School, full-time during the day.

This Pearson Edexcel qualification counts as the equivalent of one A Level. You'll study it alongside two or three other A Level subjects over 22 months. The course covers core business topics including finance, marketing, human resources, and business decision-making. A large part of your grade comes from coursework, with some external exams too. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, and a grade 4 in GCSE Business if you took it.

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

Who this course is for

This course is equivalent to 1 A Level and will be studied alongside 2 or 3 additional A Level subjects. The Extended Certificate in Business is an ideal course for those who wish to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the business sector.

There is a high percentage of internally assessed coursework, which may appeal to students who prefer a more continuous approach to assessment. The external assessments may be in the form of a written examination, but may also be a set task which is completed during a defined window.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 in GCSE Business, if taken. 5 grade 4s at GCSE including English.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how businesses manage their finances and control costs.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll analyse business decisions using real data and case studies.
  • You'll develop skills in research, presentation, and written communication.
  • You'll complete coursework projects that apply business theory to practical scenarios.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, group work, and independent study. A high proportion of your grade comes from internally assessed coursework, completed throughout the course. There is also at least one externally assessed unit, which is examined. Your teacher will mark and moderate coursework in line with Pearson Edexcel standards.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tytherington 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 office or team.
  • Office assistant, handles admin tasks across a range of business settings.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a business.
  • Sales support coordinator, assists a sales team with admin and customer contact.
  • Customer service advisor, manages queries and accounts for businesses or retailers.
  • Junior accounts assistant, supports finance teams with invoicing and record-keeping.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Business Management, a degree that builds on this BTEC and opens graduate-level roles.
  • BA (Hons) Marketing, for those who want to specialise in marketing and communications.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a shorter higher education route into business or management.
  • Level 3 AAT Accounting Qualification, for those interested in moving into finance and accounts.
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