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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Shipley for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 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 Shipley.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Shipley. Classes run at Titus Salt School, full-time over two years.

The course covers business environments, finance, marketing, and human resources. You'll need a Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and English Language, or a Merit or Grade 5 in BTEC or GCSE Business, to join.

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

Who this course is for

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business is an Applied General qualification. It is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the business sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and aims to provide a coherent introduction to study of the business sector.

The learning programme covers business environments, finance, marketing, human resources, accounting, marketing and law.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language OR Merit/Grade 5 in BTEC/GCSE Business

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses operate in different environments.
  • You'll study the principles of business finance and budgeting.
  • You'll learn how marketing works and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop skills in planning, analysis, and business decision-making.
  • You'll build knowledge of how to apply business theory to practical situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Titus Salt School. The BTEC is assessed mainly through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete units across the two years, building a portfolio of work. Some units may include a set task completed under supervised conditions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Titus Salt 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 office.
  • Office assistant, handles admin tasks across a range of organisations.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer queries and accounts.
  • Sales support assistant, assists a sales team with admin and coordination.
  • Accounts assistant, supports a finance team with basic bookkeeping tasks.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more business units in depth.
  • A Level Economics or Business Studies, if you want to combine applied and academic study.
  • Higher National Certificate in Business, a Level 4 qualification and a step toward a business degree.
  • Degree-level study in Business, Management, or Marketing at university.
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