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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
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 Merton.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Merton. Classes run at Ricards Lodge High School, full-time over two years.

This BTEC business qualification covers how businesses operate and are organised. You'll study topics such as business planning, marketing, finance, and human resources. The course is equivalent to one A Level and carries the same weight with universities and employers.

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

Who this course is for

The National Extended Certificate in Business is a qualification which allows you to gain a thorough understanding of activities relating to business operations and organisation. It is equivalent to one A Level.

Entry requirements

GCSE Economics at grade 4 or CIDA at grade C or BTEC Level 2 Business or ICT at Merit. In exceptional circumstances, students who have not previously studied these subjects may be admitted if they show a particular aptitude and enthusiasm for the subject.

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 learn about business finance, including budgets and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage their people.
  • You'll develop skills in business planning and decision-making.
  • You'll analyse real business scenarios and apply your knowledge to them.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, coursework assignments, and case study tasks. Assessment is a mix of internally assessed units and externally set exams. Your assignments are marked by your teachers and moderated by Pearson Edexcel. The external exams test your understanding of core business concepts.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ricards Lodge 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 organisation.
  • Office assistant, handles admin tasks across a range of business settings.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer queries and accounts.
  • Sales support assistant, assists a sales team with admin and coordination.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business, a natural step if you want to study business further at school or sixth form.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Business (Level 4), a higher-level business qualification recognised by universities and employers.
  • Degree in Business Management or Marketing, for those aiming for graduate-level roles.
  • Level 3 AAT Accounting Qualification, if finance is the direction you want to take.
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