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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Ross-On-Wye

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Ross-On-Wye. Classes run at The John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC business qualification covers how businesses operate, how they are managed, and how they market themselves. You'll study units in business finance, human resources, marketing, and entrepreneurship. The course suits learners taking it alongside other subjects as part of a broad programme of study.

You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade 4 or above to join. You'll finish with a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in the criminal justice system, those aiming for a career in areas such as social work, probation, the police, or if you're planning to study criminology, law, psychology or sociology at university. It will give you an opportunity to apply theoretical learning to real life problems and develop a set of transferable skills including research, analytical thinking and communication that are essential for university study and most careers. The course is generally taken alongside courses such as A levels or Level 3 work related subjects.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study how organisations manage their finances and control costs.
  • You'll learn the principles of marketing and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll examine human resources and how companies recruit and develop staff.
  • You'll develop research and analytical skills used across business roles.
  • You'll practise written and verbal communication in a business context.
  • You'll investigate entrepreneurship and how new businesses are started.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and individual assignments. Assessment combines coursework units with externally set and marked exams. Some units are assessed through set tasks completed under supervised conditions. Your teacher will guide you through each unit and give feedback on your work throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre 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, communications, and scheduling tasks.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a business.
  • Customer service advisor, manages enquiries and resolves issues for customers.
  • Sales support coordinator, assists a sales team with orders and administration.
  • Junior HR assistant, supports recruitment and staff records in an HR team.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification for those wanting to go deeper into business study before entering management roles.
  • BA (Hons) Business Management, a university degree for learners who want to progress into graduate-level business careers.
  • Level 3 CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those interested in a career in human resources.
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