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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Hitchin for 16 to 18 Year Olds – The Priory School Hitchin

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 Hitchin. Classes run at The Priory School Hitchin, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC business course covers how businesses are set up, managed, and marketed. You'll explore topics including business finance, human resources, marketing, and entrepreneurship. The course suits students entering Year 12 who meet the entry requirements: five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.

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

Who this course is for

Students entering Year 12

Entry requirements

The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects will have additional entry requirements which are detailed in our prospectus on each school website.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how organisations reach their customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance, including budgets and costs.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses manage their people.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting business information.
  • You'll investigate entrepreneurship and what makes a business idea viable.

How you will learn

The BTEC is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams. Assignments are set by Pearson Edexcel and marked by your teachers. External assessments are sat under exam conditions. You'll work on real business scenarios and produce written reports, presentations, and case study responses throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Priory School Hitchin 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 tasks.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Sales support assistant, assists sales teams with quotes and customer queries.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer relationships for a business.

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 strong academic route if you want to combine subjects.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a higher-level college qualification leading toward a degree.
  • Degree-level study in Business, Management, or Marketing at university.
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