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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Torquay. Classes run at The Spires College, part-time during the day.

This Level 3 BTEC business course takes 18 months to complete. You'll study how businesses operate, how they work together, and how decisions get made. The course builds practical skills in communication, teamwork, and leadership. You'll also develop problem-solving and analytical thinking. Units explore real business scenarios, so learning stays grounded and relevant.

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

Who this course is for

The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business is designed to sit alongside other Level 3 courses, either academic or applied, as a part of your Study Programme. It is aimed at those students who have an interest in business and learning more about the business sector. It provides opportunities to investigate real life scenarios and contexts, enabling you to tailor the course to your individual areas of interest. As with other BTEC courses, you will be required to study a number of mandatory units in addition to an optional unit which is selected on the basis of students' areas of interest.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 9 - 4 including Maths and English and an interest in business and current affairs. If you study GCSE Business Studies, you must achieve a Grade 5 or above, but it is not necessary to have studied Business at Level 2.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how different types of businesses are structured and managed.
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills using real business scenarios.
  • You'll build communication and teamwork skills valued by employers.
  • You'll study leadership and how decisions are made within organisations.
  • You'll analyse how businesses depend on each other to function.
  • You'll develop evaluative thinking to assess business situations critically.

How you will learn

BTEC qualifications are assessed mainly through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete units through classroom-based learning at The Spires College. Work is assessed against set criteria, and you build your portfolio of evidence over the course. Some units may include group tasks or presentations.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Spires 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 office or organisation.
  • Office Assistant, handles admin tasks and keeps business operations running smoothly.
  • Marketing Assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns for a business.
  • Customer Service Advisor, manages customer queries and builds client relationships.
  • Sales Support Assistant, assists the sales team with admin and customer contact.

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 strong academic route if you want to combine with other A-Levels.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a higher-level qualification often studied at college after Level 3.
  • Degree in Business Management or Marketing, for those aiming toward graduate-level careers.
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