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Free Level 3 Business Course in Didcot

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

Free BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business in Didcot. Classes run at UTC Oxfordshire, full-time over two years. The course is fully funded for 16 to 19 year olds.

This Level 3 business qualification covers how businesses operate, how they are financed, how they market their products, and how they manage people. You'll explore real business decisions and apply your learning to current business situations. The course is equivalent to three A Levels and carries the same UCAS points, making it a strong route into university or a business apprenticeship.

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

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for anyone considering a career in business including running one of your own. It will give you a broad overview of the business sector and the chance to apply your learning to the kinds of situations faced in business today. The course is a useful stepping stone to business related courses in higher education, or to business jobs and apprenticeships. It will also give you transferable skills that can be used across a range of careers. Equivalent to 3 A levels, it is more coursework focused than a traditional A level business course, so would suit you if you prefer being assessed on projects and assignments rather than a final exam.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above in relevant subjects

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study how companies manage their finances and control costs.
  • You'll learn how marketing works, including research, campaigns, and customer behaviour.
  • You'll examine how organisations recruit, manage, and develop their people.
  • You'll analyse business decisions using real-world case studies.
  • You'll develop skills in communication, planning, and problem-solving that apply across many careers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching, group work, and individual assignments. Assessment combines coursework units and externally set exams. Some units are assessed through written tasks and presentations you complete during the course. Others are assessed by Pearson Edexcel through timed external assessments. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. UTC Oxfordshire 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 campaigns for a brand or business.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, onboarding, and staff records.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, expenses, and basic accounts.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and client relationships for a sales team.
  • Office manager, oversees admin operations for a small or medium business.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, for those wanting to specialise further at university.
  • A Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Business, a shorter higher education route.
  • A business or management apprenticeship at Level 3 or Level 4, combining work with further study.
  • A CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those moving into HR.
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