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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Oldham for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Oldham Sixth Form College

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

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Oldham. Classes run at Oldham Sixth Form College, full-time over two years.

This BTEC business qualification covers how businesses operate, from accounting and cash flow to marketing and customer service. You'll study units including Exploring Business, Developing a Marketing Campaign, Personal and Business Finance, and Customer Service. Assessment is a mix of exams and coursework, with around 58% examined and 42% coursework across four units.

You'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including grade 4 in both English and Maths. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

Businesses are all around us; we all know and can recognise them instantly. Brands like Coca Cola, Cadbury and McDonalds are sold on every high street, in every city across the country. But how do businesses like these work? One day you will be learning about accounting, where accuracy and number skills are paramount to analyse cash flow, costs and profit. The next day you could be measuring how creativity ensures a product will sell. Our course is incredibly varied and covers the essential skills, such as communication and leadership, which you will need to one day manage or lead a business yourself.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 passes (grade 4 or above) at GCSE, including at least a 4 in both English and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study accounting principles, including cash flow, costs, and profit analysis.
  • You'll develop and plan a marketing campaign, learning how creativity drives sales.
  • You'll examine personal and business finance and how to manage it effectively.
  • You'll investigate customer service practices and what makes them work.
  • You'll build communication and leadership skills relevant to managing a business.
  • You'll work on a virtual business simulation, making decisions to improve profitability.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and delivered full-time during the day. Assessment combines exams and coursework. Around 58% of your grade comes from exams and 42% from coursework across four units, two of which are externally assessed. You'll attend classes at Oldham Sixth Form College and take part in practical activities including business simulations and team challenges.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oldham Sixth Form 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 organisation.
  • Office assistant, handles admin, communications, and scheduling for a team.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a brand or business.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer queries and builds client relationships.
  • Sales support coordinator, assists the sales team with orders and client accounts.
  • Junior accounts assistant, supports finance teams with basic bookkeeping tasks.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more units and depth, suited to those wanting a stronger foundation before university or employment.
  • A-Level Business, an alternative academic route recognised by universities.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education or management roles.
  • Degree-level study in Business, Management, or Marketing at university.
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