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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Tipton 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

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

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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Tipton. Classes run at Gospel Oak School, full-time over two years.

The course covers how businesses operate, grow, and stay competitive. You'll explore marketing, finance, and business strategy. Units include designing advertising campaigns and managing financial planning. You'll also study recruitment and how organisations develop their people. Entry requires at least five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, including English and Maths.

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

Who this course is for

This course helps shape students into becoming pioneering business leaders. Business Studies explores the key ingredients for business success and the importance of businesses being dynamic and innovative. You will be given the opportunity to design your own advertising campaign for a for a real business. You will learn fundamental life skills of how to manage finance personally as well as develop financial strategies to ensure businesses run efficiently. You will gain experience in the recruitment process which will be invaluable for when you apply for a job yourself or run your own business and need to hire employees!

Entry requirements

You will require a minimum of 5 GCSE's at grades 4-9, including English and Maths. It is not necessary to have studied Business at Level 2, although this would be beneficial.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses plan and develop their strategies.
  • You'll study marketing principles and design your own advertising campaign.
  • You'll learn how to manage personal finance and business financial planning.
  • You'll examine recruitment processes and how organisations manage their people.
  • You'll investigate what makes businesses dynamic and innovative.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing business performance and decision-making.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Gospel Oak School. The BTEC format combines coursework assignments with some external assessment. Much of your work is project-based, letting you apply business concepts to real scenarios. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across units throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Gospel Oak 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, communications, and scheduling.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a business.
  • Sales coordinator, manages customer orders and supports the sales team.
  • Customer service advisor, resolves queries and builds client relationships.
  • Junior account executive, supports client accounts at a marketing or media agency.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more units and subject depth.
  • A-Level Business Studies, a popular academic route alongside or after a BTEC qualification.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification and a step toward a degree.
  • Business and Management degree, for those aiming for graduate-level roles in management or marketing.
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