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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Morpeth 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 Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Morpeth. Classes run at James Calvert Spence College, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC business course covers four units. You'll study Exploring Business, Developing a Marketing Campaign, and Personal and Business Finance. You also choose one optional unit from areas such as Recruitment and Selection, Customer Service, or Market Research. Assessment is split across coursework, a written exam, and a finance exam. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, to join.

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

Who this course is for

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course. A two year course which includes the completion of 4 units: Mandatory Units - 3 units Unit One - Exploring Business Unit Two - Developing a Marketing Campaign Unit Three - Personal and Business Finance Optional Unit - 1 unit taken from the choice of: Recruitment and Selection Process Investigating Customer Service Market Research The English Legal System Work Experience in Business

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at 9 4 grade including English and Mathematics (due to 50% coursework, 25% written examination and 25% Finance examination)

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses operate and are structured.
  • You'll develop a marketing campaign from research through to planning.
  • You'll understand personal and business finance, including budgets and financial statements.
  • You'll investigate one specialist area: recruitment, customer service, market research, the English legal system, or work experience in business.
  • You'll build skills in analysis, planning, and presenting business ideas.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at James Calvert Spence College. Assessment is split three ways: 50% coursework, 25% written examination, and 25% finance examination. Coursework is completed across your units throughout the two years. The written and finance exams are taken at set points in the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. James Calvert Spence College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports day-to-day operations in an office or organisation.
  • Office assistant, handles admin, communications, and scheduling for a team.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a business.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer queries and relationships.
  • Sales support coordinator, assists a sales team with admin and client contact.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Diploma in Business (Level 3), a larger qualification covering more units if you want to go deeper before university or work.
  • BA (Hons) Business Management, a degree for those aiming for graduate-level roles in business or management.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Marketing, for those who want to specialise after completing this BTEC business qualification.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a higher education route into management or specialist business roles.
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