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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Preston 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 Preston.

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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Preston. Classes run at Cardinal Newman College, full-time over two years. The course is free for 16 to 19 year olds.

This Level 3 BTEC business course covers how businesses operate across key areas. You'll study marketing, finance, and international business. The curriculum also includes event management, market research, visual merchandising, and customer service. You'll develop skills in leadership and management too. Entry requires five GCSE grade 4s, including Maths or English Language.

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

Who this course is for

During your BTEC Business Studies Level 3 course, you'll delve into the workings of the business world across various key areas. You'll gain a deep understanding of how businesses operate within their fields and explore essential disciplines, such as marketing, finance, and international business.

The curriculum also covers practical aspects, including: Event management, Market research, Visual merchandising. You will also develop skills in leadership, management, and customer service. Additionally, the course emphasises real-world application through modules on business decision making, work experience, recruitment, and careers in business.

Entry requirements

Five Grade 4s at GCSE with a 4 in Maths or English Language

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses operate in different markets and industries.
  • You'll study core marketing principles and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll learn about business finance and how organisations manage money.
  • You'll examine international business and global markets.
  • You'll develop skills in event management and market research.
  • You'll practise visual merchandising techniques used in retail environments.
  • You'll build leadership, management, and customer service skills.
  • You'll apply business decision-making skills to real scenarios.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and delivered full-time during the day. BTEC qualifications are assessed through a mix of assignments, projects, and coursework rather than traditional exams. You'll complete units throughout the two years, building a portfolio of work. Some units may include presentations or group tasks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cardinal Newman 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 tasks and keeps business functions running smoothly.
  • Marketing Assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns for a business.
  • Customer Service Advisor, manages customer queries and builds client relationships.
  • Sales Support Assistant, assists sales teams with admin and client communications.
  • Events Coordinator, organises and manages events for businesses or organisations.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Diploma in Business, equivalent to two A-Levels and a step up from the Extended Certificate.
  • BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business, equivalent to three A-Levels and a strong route into university.
  • A university degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, building on your Level 3 BTEC business qualification.
  • A Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration, combining work and study.
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