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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Manchester 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 Manchester.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Manchester. Classes run at Xaverian College, full-time over two years.

This BTEC covers core business topics including marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. You'll also develop communication, teamwork, and research skills that transfer across many careers. The course combines coursework and exams, and carries the same weight as two A levels. A grade 4 in English and Maths is recommended before you apply.

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

Who this course is for

If you're interested in business and want to follow a work related route to higher education or employment, this course is for you. Equivalent to 2 A levels, you can combine it with other level 3 qualifications that either complement or contrast with business. It would suit you if you prefer a combination of coursework and exams to exam only courses. You'll also get transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis that are useful in a wide range of non-business careers.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 from English and Maths recommended

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 organisations manage their finances.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses recruit and develop people.
  • You'll develop research and analysis skills applied to real business scenarios.
  • You'll practise communication and teamwork through group and project work.
  • You'll build an understanding of business strategy and decision-making.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons, coursework assignments, and written exams. Coursework is completed and assessed throughout the course. Some units are assessed by Pearson Edexcel external exams. Your teachers will support you through both routes. Full-time daytime classes run at Xaverian College in Manchester.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Xaverian College 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, correspondence, and scheduling for a business.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a brand or organisation.
  • Sales support coordinator, assists a sales team with quotes, orders, and customer queries.
  • Customer service advisor, manages enquiries and builds relationships with clients.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Business Management, a full undergraduate degree for those wanting to go further in business leadership.
  • BA (Hons) Marketing, ideal if the marketing units sparked your interest.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a shorter higher-education route if you prefer to stay vocational.
  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, if you want to extend your study before applying to university.
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