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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Nelson

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Nelson. Classes run at Nelson and Colne College, full-time over two years. The course is free if you are 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, contact the college to find out about fees.

This Level 3 BTEC business course covers marketing, finance, business law, and management. You will work on real projects, enterprise challenges, and gain work experience. Guest speakers and trips show you how business operates in practice. You will need five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including Grade 3 and 4 in English Language and Maths.

You will finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

Take your ambitions further with Level 3 Business! You’ll explore areas like marketing, finance, law, and management while building practical skills through real projects, enterprise challenges, and work experience. With trips, guest speakers, and hands-on opportunities, you’ll see how business really works and develop the confidence to succeed. This course prepares you for university, apprenticeships, or direct entry into the workplace - the choice is yours.

Level 3 Business gives you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to take your career anywhere.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE passes at a minimum of Grade 4, which must include a Grade 3 and 4 in English Language and Maths, in either combination.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll study business finance, including budgets and financial planning.
  • You'll learn the basics of business law and how it affects organisations.
  • You'll examine management structures and how businesses are run.
  • You'll develop skills through enterprise challenges and project work.
  • You'll gain practical insight through work experience and industry visits.

How you will learn

You will learn through classroom sessions, project work, and enterprise challenges. Assessment is mainly through assignments and coursework rather than exams. Guest speakers and business trips support your learning. Work experience gives you hands-on exposure to the workplace. Your tutors will guide you through each unit at Nelson and Colne College.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nelson and Colne 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.
  • 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 assistant, assists a sales team with admin and coordination.
  • Junior accounts assistant, supports finance teams with basic bookkeeping.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more units and 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 that moves you toward degree level.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Business Management, combining university study with paid work.
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