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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration24 months
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 Business Course in Brentwood. Classes run at Shenfield High School, full-time during the day.

The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Business is equivalent to two A levels. You'll study over two years, covering topics such as business finance, marketing, human resources, and business strategy. Assessment combines coursework and exams, so you develop skills in research, analysis, communication, and teamwork alongside your subject knowledge.

You'll finish with a Level 3 National Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

If you're interested in business and want to follow a work related route to higher education or employment, this course is for you. Equivalent to 2 A levels, you can combine it with other level 3 qualifications that either complement or contrast with business. It would suit you if you prefer a combination of coursework and exams to exam only courses. You'll also get transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis that are useful in a wide range of non-business careers.

Entry requirements

Six GCSEs at grade 4.  If you have previously studied Business Studies, you will need to have obtained a grade 4 in GCSE Business or a Merit at Level 2 BTEC Business.  At least a grade 4 in English and Mathematics at GCSE is also necessary.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how businesses manage their finances and budgets.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop research and analytical skills applied to real business scenarios.
  • You'll build communication and teamwork skills valued across many careers.
  • You'll investigate business strategy and decision-making at an organisational level.

How you will learn

The course is delivered in the classroom at Shenfield High School. You'll be assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and written exams. Some units are assessed internally through coursework, while others are assessed by external Pearson Edexcel exams. This mix of assessment methods means you build both practical and exam skills throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

Shenfield High School will confirm what 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 administration.
  • Office manager, oversees administrative functions within a business.
  • Sales executive, manages client relationships and drives revenue.
  • Customer service team leader, leads a team handling customer queries.
  • Finance administrator, processes invoices and supports financial reporting.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing (Level 6), the natural next step for those aiming for graduate-level roles.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Business (Level 4 or Level 5), a more vocational higher education route.
  • A degree apprenticeship in Business Management, combining work and study at degree level.
  • CIPD qualifications in Human Resources, for those focusing on a people management career.
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