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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Malpas 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

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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Malpas. Classes run at Bishop Heber High School, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC business qualification covers four units. You'll study Exploring Businesses, Developing a Marketing Campaign, and Personal and Business Finance as core units. You can also choose an optional unit in Managing an Event or International Business. Around 58% of the course is externally assessed. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English Language, to join.

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

Who this course is for

360 GLH 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. Equivalent in size to one A Level. 4 units of which 3 are mandatory and 2 are external. External assessment (58%).Core units: Exploring Businesses; Developing a Marketing Campaign; Personal & Business Finance. Optional Units: Managing an Event or International Business.

Entry requirements

5 Grade 4 or above at GCSE including Maths and English Language

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how different types of businesses operate and are structured.
  • You'll develop a marketing campaign, from research through to planning and execution.
  • You'll analyse personal and business finance, including budgets, profit, and financial planning.
  • You'll study how to manage an event or explore international business (optional unit).
  • You'll build skills in research, analysis, and presenting business ideas.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Bishop Heber High School. Assessment is a mix of internally marked assignments and external examinations. External assessment makes up 58% of the qualification. The three core units are mandatory; you'll also complete one optional unit chosen from Managing an Event or International Business.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Heber High 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 organisation.
  • Office assistant, handles admin tasks, correspondence, and scheduling.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Customer service advisor, manages queries and builds client relationships.
  • Sales support coordinator, assists a sales team with admin and communications.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more units and subject depth.
  • A Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business, a common next step into higher education.
  • A university degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, as this qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and supports UCAS applications.
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