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Level 3 BTEC Business Course in Cradley Heath

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Business Course in Cradley Heath. Classes run at Ormiston Forge Academy, full-time during the day. A bursary may be available to students who are entitled to funding. Over two years, you'll study eight units covering marketing, finance, international business, event management, and recruitment. The course is assessed through a mix of coursework, controlled assessments, and written exams. To start, you'll need GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above, plus at least four other GCSEs at grade 4 to 9.

Who this course is for

First year of studies: requires the completion of 4 units of work. Unit 1 Exploring Business - internal assessed coursework Unit 2 Developing a marketing campaign - external controlled assessment Unit 3 Personal and Business Finance - external examination Unit 8 Recruitment and selection process - internally assessed coursework

Second year of studies: required the completion of 4 units of work Unit 4 Managing an event - internal assessed coursework Unit 5 International Business - internal assessed coursework Unit 6 Principles of Management - external controlled assessment Unit 19 Pitching a new business idea - internal assessed coursework

Across the 2 years an additional 4 units are completed. Unit 7 Business Decision Making - assessed externally TBC - 3 other optional units all internally assessed coursework

All units are related to the business world and will broaden your knowledge in how business operate in different functional areas.

Entry requirements

GCSE Maths/English grade 4 or above and at least 4 other GCSE’s grade 9 - 4.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses operate and the factors that shape them.
  • You'll develop a marketing campaign, from research through to planning and execution.
  • You'll analyse personal and business finance, including budgeting, financial statements, and funding.
  • You'll study the recruitment and selection process used by organisations.
  • You'll plan and manage a business event from start to finish.
  • You'll examine how businesses operate across international markets.
  • You'll build skills in written communication, data analysis, and business decision-making.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Ormiston Forge Academy. Assessment is a combination of three methods. Some units are assessed through internally marked coursework. Unit 2 uses an externally set controlled assessment. Unit 3 is assessed by a written examination set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. This mix means you build a portfolio of work over two years alongside sitting formal exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ormiston Forge Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator: supporting day-to-day operations in an office or organisation.
  • Marketing assistant: helping plan and run campaigns for products or services.
  • Sales executive: managing client relationships and driving revenue for a business.
  • HR assistant: supporting recruitment, onboarding, and employee records.
  • Finance assistant: processing invoices, expenses, and financial data.
  • Events coordinator: organising and delivering business or corporate events.
  • Office manager: overseeing administrative functions across a team or department.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Business Management: a degree that builds directly on this level 3 business qualification, available at most UK universities.
  • BA (Hons) Marketing or Finance: specialist degrees for those who want to focus on a particular area covered in the BTEC.
  • Higher Apprenticeship in Business Administration (Level 4): combines work and study for those who prefer to earn while they learn.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice: the next step for those drawn toward HR and people management.
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