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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Reading for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Maiden Erlegh School

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 Reading.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Reading. Classes run at Maiden Erlegh School, full-time over two years.

This BTEC business course covers how businesses are set up, managed, and grown. You'll explore marketing, finance, human resources, and business decision-making. The course suits those who want a solid grounding in how organisations work, whether that leads to university or straight into employment.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 5 or above to join, including at least grade 4 in English and maths. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

After leaving full-time education many students will work in business. Whether they set up their own company or work for a large multinational, it is important that students understand how it works. Business studies at A level offers this opportunity in a structured, stimulating and interesting way. Universities offer a wide range of courses in many different areas. By studying A level business studies students will gain an insight into which specific area interests them most. Above all, studying business studies allows students to understand how businesses make decisions and why these are made. The business studies department believe in a business like work ethic. Lessons are innovative and interesting, based on a wide range of teaching and learning styles which help to bring the subject alive.s BTEC in September 2021.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 5+ (or Merit+ in equivalents). If the 5 passes does not include English (language or literature) and mathematics of grade 5+, students must, in addition, achieve at least a grade 4 in English (language or literature) and mathematics. Sound Mathematical and English skills and a strong ability to work independently are also highly desirable for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles, including how companies reach and keep customers.
  • You'll learn how businesses manage their finances and control costs.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations recruit and develop staff.
  • You'll analyse real business decisions and the factors that influence them.
  • You'll develop skills in research, data interpretation, and business writing.
  • You'll build an understanding of entrepreneurship and what it takes to start a business.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons delivered by subject specialists. Assessment combines coursework assignments and external examinations. Coursework units are assessed through set tasks marked by your teachers. External units are assessed through timed Pearson Edexcel examinations. You'll also have a personal tutor who supports your academic progress and helps you plan next steps, whether that's university, employment, or an apprenticeship.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Maiden Erlegh 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 executive, develops client relationships and drives revenue.
  • Accounts assistant, supports financial record-keeping and reporting.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Business Management, a full degree for those wanting to specialise further.
  • BA (Hons) in Marketing, ideal if the marketing units sparked your interest.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a shorter higher-education route into business roles.
  • Level 3 AAT Accounting Qualification, if the finance side of the course appealed to you.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Business, combining paid work with degree-level study.
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