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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Sutton Coldfield for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Plantsbrook School

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

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Business Admin Courses in Birmingham.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Sutton Coldfield. Classes run at Plantsbrook School, full-time over two years.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC covers how businesses operate across all their key functions. You'll explore how companies attract customers, manage staff, and make decisions. Units cover marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. You build your knowledge through two assessed portfolios alongside written exams.

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

Who this course is for

BTEC Business studies combines key skills such as research, communication and analytical thinking. Is is an excellent choice of course for you if you are interested in how a business works, how it attracts its customers and recruits its staff.

This course is designed so that you learn all of the above and much more, you will cover all of the different functions within the business over the 2 years of study. On this BTEC course you are required to demonstrate learning through two portfolio of coursework, one external examination and one externally marked task. The course is designed so that two units assessed through portfolios of coursework produced by students. These pieces of work are assessed by your teachers and external markers. You will be set a marketing task which is marked by an external marker and will also undertake a Finance examination, which is marked externally. Work is graded at a Pass, Merit or Distinction Level.

This course carries the same amount of UCAS points as a traditional A Level. As such, successful completion of this course can lead students onto a selection of business related courses at university. It will also provide a solid knowledge base that students might take into a vocational based apprenticeship. Other students may use the course to identify future career paths based upon areas of the course they have enjoyed.

Entry requirements

See pages 8-10 of prospectus.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses attract and retain customers through marketing.
  • You'll study how organisations recruit, manage, and develop their staff.
  • You'll analyse financial information and understand how businesses manage money.
  • You'll develop research and analytical thinking skills applied to real business scenarios.
  • You'll practise written and verbal communication in a business context.
  • You'll examine business strategy and how companies plan for growth.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Plantsbrook School. Assessment is through two coursework portfolios, where you build evidence of your knowledge across different business topics. Some units are assessed by external written exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Your teachers will guide you through each unit over the two years of study.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Plantsbrook 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 organisation.
  • Office assistant, handles admin tasks across a range of business settings.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a company.
  • Customer service advisor, manages enquiries and builds client relationships.
  • Sales support coordinator, assists the sales team with orders and communications.
  • HR administrator, supports recruitment and staff records in a business.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more units in greater depth.
  • A-Level Business, a popular alternative route that pairs well with a BTEC for university entry.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education or management roles.
  • Degree-level Business or Management course at university, building on the foundation this BTEC provides.
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