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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Sheerness 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 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Sheerness. Classes run at Leigh Academy Minster, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC business qualification covers how businesses operate, market their products, manage people, and handle finance. You'll study units in business environments, customer relations, and human resources. The course is designed to sit alongside A Levels or other BTEC Nationals as part of a broader programme.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English and Maths. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

The Extended Certificate is for learners who are interested in learning about the business sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in business-related subjects. It is designed to be taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at 5+ including English and Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how companies reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how organisations manage and develop their people.
  • You'll examine financial planning and how businesses control their budgets.
  • You'll develop skills in business communication and professional writing.
  • You'll analyse real business decisions and evaluate their outcomes.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and assignments. Assessment is mainly through coursework and internally assessed units, with some externally assessed exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Your work is marked against set criteria, so you'll know exactly what is expected at each stage.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leigh Academy Minster 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 office.
  • Office assistant, handles admin tasks across a range of business settings.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Customer service advisor, manages queries and builds client relationships.
  • Sales support coordinator, assists sales teams with admin and reporting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more units in depth.
  • A Levels in Business, Economics, or related subjects, for learners wanting a broader academic route.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a higher education qualification at Level 4.
  • Degree-level study in Business, Management, or Marketing at university.
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