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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
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 Sutton. Classes run at Overton Grange School, full-time over two years.

The course covers core business topics including finance, marketing, human resources, and business strategy. You'll study how organisations operate and develop the skills employers look for in business roles. The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC business qualification is assessed through a mix of coursework and external exams.

You'll need five or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 to join. You'll finish with a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

16-19 years

Entry requirements

5+ GCSEs 9-4

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and managed.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll learn how organisations manage their finances.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses recruit and develop staff.
  • You'll analyse business strategy and decision-making.
  • You'll develop research and presentation skills used in business settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Overton Grange School. The course combines teacher-led lessons with independent research and group work. Assessment is through a mix of internally marked coursework assignments and externally set exams. Some units are assessed by Pearson Edexcel directly through timed assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Overton Grange School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports day-to-day operations in an office or organisation.
  • Office assistant, handles admin tasks across a range of business settings.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer queries and accounts.
  • Sales support coordinator, assists sales teams with admin and client contact.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more specialist business units.
  • A-Level Business Studies, a strong academic route alongside or after this BTEC.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification and a step toward a degree.
  • A Business or Management degree at university, which this Extended Certificate supports entry to.
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