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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Saint Helens

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Saint Helens. Classes run at Carmel College, full-time over two years.

The course covers marketing, personal and business finance, event management, international business, and principles of management. You'll study a mix of mandatory and optional units, complete coursework, and sit two external exams. In your second year, you'll also complete a one-week work placement. Entry requires grade 4 in GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds.

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

Who this course is for

The BTEC Level 3 in Business at Carmel College gives every learner the opportunity to develop a real understanding of what is involved, both theoretically and practically, in becoming an effective business professional. We try to give you a greater involvement with businesses, so more trips to businesses, more research of real businesses, a work placement in the second year and a greater development of the personal skills you will need to succeed in the business world. The Extended Certificate is a single qualification which is the equivalent to 1 A Level.

Entry requirements

Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. You will need grade 4 in GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore core marketing principles and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll study personal and business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll learn how to plan and manage events from start to finish.
  • You'll examine how international business operates across global markets.
  • You'll develop an understanding of management and how organisations are led.
  • You'll build practical skills through market research, teamwork, and project management.
  • You'll gain experience of a real workplace through a one-week work placement.

How you will learn

The course is split equally between coursework and exams. Coursework involves report writing and independent research. You'll also take part in presentations, debates, and practical activities such as market research and project management. Two external exams take place in January. Classes are delivered in the classroom at Carmel College, full-time during the day.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Carmel College 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 for a team.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a business.
  • Sales executive, works with customers to grow a company's revenue.
  • Recruitment coordinator, helps match candidates to job vacancies.
  • Retail manager, oversees staff and operations in a retail setting.

What you could study next

  • A Level 3 BTEC business qualification carries UCAS points equal to an A Level, so you could progress to a business degree or related university course.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a one-year higher education qualification for those who prefer a vocational route.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Business Management, combining paid work with degree-level study.
  • AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting, for those drawn toward finance and accounting roles.
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