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Free Level 3 BTEC Business Course in Macclesfield

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Macclesfield. Classes run at All Hallows Catholic College. This two-year, full-time daytime programme is equivalent to one A Level and is graded at Pass, Merit, or Distinction. You'll study core business topics including finance, marketing, and how organisations operate. The Pearson Edexcel btec national extended certificate in business qualification is widely used as a route into university or higher-level business study. Entry requires five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including Maths and English.

Who this course is for

The Extended Certificate and Diploma are high quality, industry-recognised qualifications geared to the specific requirements of the Business Sector. At Level 3 they have been accredited by QCA to be equivalent to A Levels. The course is delivered as a two year programme, to provide a qualification at Pass, Merit or Distinction. The Diploma is equivalent to 2 A Levels and The Extended Certificate is equivalent to 1 A Level.

How is the course structured?

The Extended Certificate (equivalent to 1 A Level over 2 years) has 4 units of work: The Diploma (equivalent to 2 A Levels over 2 years) has 8 units of work, including: • Exploring Business • Developing a Marketing Campaign • Personal and Business Finance • International Business • Managing an Event • Principles of Management • Investigating Customer Services • Choice of units

How is the Subsidiary Diploma/Diploma assessed?

The course is assessed through coursework, controlled assessment and external examination.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE’s grades 9-4 including Maths and English

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 businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll examine business finance, including budgeting and financial performance.
  • You'll analyse how external factors such as the economy affect business decisions.
  • You'll develop skills in research, data analysis, and presenting business information.
  • You'll investigate human resources and how organisations manage people.

How you will learn

The BTEC format combines coursework assignments with some external assessment. You'll complete assignments throughout the two years, building a portfolio of work assessed at Pass, Merit, or Distinction. Classroom sessions at All Hallows Catholic College cover taught content, case studies, and group work. Some units include externally set and marked assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. All Hallows Catholic College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator: supporting operations in offices and organisations
  • Marketing assistant: helping plan and run marketing campaigns
  • Sales executive: selling products or services to customers or businesses
  • Customer service team leader: managing frontline customer-facing teams
  • Accounts assistant: supporting finance teams with day-to-day tasks
  • Office manager: overseeing admin and operations in a workplace

What you could study next

  • Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Business (Level 3): extends your study to the equivalent of two A Levels, broadening your options for university entry.
  • Degree in Business, Management, or Marketing: the Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate is a recognised entry qualification for many university courses.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business (Level 4): a work-focused alternative to a full degree, often available at further education colleges.
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