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Level 3 Business Course in Hounslow for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Heston Community School

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

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Business Admin Courses in Hounslow.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Hounslow. Classes run at Heston Community School, full-time over two years.

This BTEC covers a broad range of business topics. You'll study business finance, marketing, staff motivation, international expansion, and how businesses are structured. Units also cover recruitment and staff training. Entry requires an Attainment 8 score of 38 or above, with a Grade 4 or higher in English and Maths preferred.

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

Who this course is for

BTEC LEVEL 3 BUSINESS As part of the BTEC Level 3 Technical Award programme of study, students investigate a range of business topics. Students have to complete a certain number of mandatory units, which include business finance, how businesses market themselves, the underlying principles of motivating staff, why businesses choose to expand abroad and the way in which businesses organise themselves. In addition to this, they also learn about the recruitment and training of staff.

Entry requirements

Attainment 8 Score of 38+ and preferably a Grade 4+ in English and Mathematics.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses manage their finances.
  • You'll study how businesses market their products and services.
  • You'll learn the principles behind motivating and managing staff.
  • You'll examine why and how businesses expand internationally.
  • You'll understand how businesses organise their structure and operations.
  • You'll study the recruitment and training of employees.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Heston Community School. The BTEC is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed units. Coursework is completed throughout the course. External assessments are sat at set points during the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Heston Community 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.
  • Office manager, oversees admin teams and workplace operations.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • HR administrator, handles recruitment, records, and staff queries.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders, accounts, and client communication.
  • Operations assistant, supports business processes across departments.

What you could study next

  • Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education or specialist roles.
  • BA (Hons) Business Management degree, for learners wanting a full university route.
  • Level 3 CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those focusing on HR and people management.
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