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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Westbury 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 Wiltshire.

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About this course

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

This Level 3 BTEC business qualification covers how businesses operate, market their products, manage finances, and handle human resources. You'll study units on business decision-making, enterprise, and the business environment. The course combines coursework with exams, so you're not relying on a single final exam. You'll need a Grade 5 or above in GCSE Business Studies to apply.

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

Who this course is for

If youare interested in business but not ready to commit to a totally work related route to further study or employment, this course will give you the chance to get a taste of business, alongside other subjects such as A levels or other work related qualifications. Equivalent to 1 A level, the course combines well with most other Level 3 subjects and would suit you if you prefer a combination of coursework and exams to a linear course with a final exam. You dont need any previous qualifications or experience in business and the course will give you useful transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis that are useful in a wide range of careers.

Entry requirements

Grade 5 or above in GCSE Business Studies

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how organisations manage their finances and control costs.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses recruit and develop staff.
  • You'll analyse business decision-making using real data and case studies.
  • You'll develop enterprise skills and understand what makes a business successful.
  • You'll build research and presentation skills used across business roles.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based at Matravers School. You'll complete a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed exams. Some units are assessed through set tasks under controlled conditions. Coursework is built up over the two years, so your grade reflects work done throughout the course, not just a final exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Matravers 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, correspondence, and scheduling tasks.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer queries and accounts.
  • Sales support assistant, assists a sales team with orders and client contact.
  • Junior accounts assistant, supports a finance team with basic bookkeeping.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more specialist business topics.
  • A-levels in Business, Economics, or related subjects, to broaden your options for university.
  • A university degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, building on the foundation this BTEC provides.
  • A Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration, combining work experience with further study.
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