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Level 3 Business Course in Barnet for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration18 months
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 Barnet.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Barnet. Classes run full-time at The Compton School, as part of the Sixth Form programme.

The BTEC National Diploma in Business is equivalent to two A Levels. Over 18 months, you'll study core business topics including finance, marketing, human resources, and business strategy. The course suits learners who want a strong grounding in business before moving into work or higher education. You'll need at least a grade 5 in GCSE Maths and English, plus a minimum average point score across your best eight GCSE subjects.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

The BTEC Level 3 Diploma is designed for learners who want a strong core of sector study. The BTEC Level 3 Diploma is equivalent to two A Levels. Therefore, the programme may be chosen alongside another A Level to support progression to higher education courses in business areas before entering employment. The additional qualification studied allow learners either to give breadth to their study programme by choosing a contrasting subject, or to give it more focus by choosing a complementary subject.

Entry requirements

5 in Maths and English , Grades 55 in Science

To gain entry to the Sixth Form students must have a minimum point score of 5 or above for your best 8 GCSE subjects and meet the individual entry criteria for your third A Level choice

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll learn how organisations manage their finances and budgets.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses recruit and develop staff.
  • You'll analyse business strategy and decision-making.
  • You'll develop skills in research, data analysis, and presenting business information.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, assignments, and project work. Assessment is mainly through coursework and internally assessed units, with some externally assessed components set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work over the 18 months. Teachers will give you regular feedback to help you progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Compton 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.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Human resources assistant, supports recruitment and staff management.
  • Office manager, oversees administrative operations for a business.
  • Sales executive, manages client relationships and drives revenue.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a team handling customer queries.

What you could study next

  • A Levels, if you want to broaden your study before applying to university.
  • Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Business, a higher-level business qualification recognised by employers and universities.
  • A Business or Management degree, building on the foundation this BTEC provides.
  • Level 3 or 4 Business Administration Apprenticeship, combining work and study.
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