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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 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 Wakefield.

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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in South Elmsall. Classes run at Minsthorpe Community College, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC business course covers four units. You'll explore how businesses work. You'll develop a marketing campaign. You'll study personal and business finance. You'll also look at recruitment and selection. The course builds practical skills in communication, problem-solving, and numeracy.

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

Who this course is for

You will study the following units: Exploring Business; Developing a Marketing Campaign; Personal and Business Finance; Recruitment and Selection Process

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs A*-C or 9-4 (must include Maths and English at 4 or above)

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how different types of businesses operate and are structured.
  • You'll plan and develop a marketing campaign from start to finish.
  • You'll study personal and business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll learn about the recruitment and selection process in organisations.
  • You'll develop written and verbal communication skills used in business settings.
  • You'll build problem-solving and numerical skills relevant to finance and operations.
  • You'll gain an understanding of enterprise and how businesses manage people and resources.

How you will learn

The course is assessed in four ways. Two assignments are set and marked internally by the college. One assignment is set externally and completed over three hours. There is also an external written exam lasting two hours. Day-to-day learning takes place in the classroom through taught sessions, group work, and practical business scenarios.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Minsthorpe Community 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 tasks across a range of business settings.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Finance assistant, supports budgeting and financial record-keeping.
  • HR administrator, assists with recruitment and employee records.
  • Customer service advisor, manages queries and accounts for businesses.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more units and subject areas.
  • A-Level Business Studies, a complementary route if you want to combine academic and vocational study.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification that moves you toward degree-level study.
  • Degree-level Business or Management programmes at university, building on your BTEC foundation.
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