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Level 3 Business Course in Lambeth for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration720 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 Oct 2026
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 Lambeth.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Lambeth. Classes run at Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School, full-time during the day.

The course is free for eligible learners. You'll study business through a mix of coursework and exams, building skills in communication, teamwork, research and analysis. Topics include business environments, finance, marketing, human resources and enterprise. Around 720 hours of study in total, the course carries the same weight as two A levels.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC 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. This courses in Business are a nationally recognised qualification equivalent to one A-level. This is designed to be taken with 2 other subject choices which may be other Single award vocational offers or A levels. This makes the combined package worth the equivalent of three A-levels.

Entry requirements

Must have 5 GCSEs Grade 4 or above including English, Maths Grade 5. At least a Level 2 Merit in a Cambridge National Level 2 Business (if studied) or a 5 in GCSE Business (if studied).

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses operate across different sectors and environments.
  • You'll study finance, including budgeting, cash flow and financial planning.
  • You'll learn marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop research and analytical skills applied to real business scenarios.
  • You'll practise communication and teamwork through group and project-based tasks.
  • You'll build an understanding of enterprise and entrepreneurship.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a combination of coursework assignments and written exams. Some units are assessed internally through assignments marked at the centre. Others are assessed through external Pearson Edexcel exams. You'll attend full-time daytime classes at Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School. Up to three exam entries are included; further retakes carry a charge.

What you will need to bring

Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School will confirm what you need before you start. Study materials are provided as part of the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, coordinates operations and supports teams across an organisation.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a business.
  • Sales executive, manages client relationships and drives revenue for a company.
  • Office manager, oversees day-to-day administration and staff in a workplace.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a customer-facing team and handles escalations.
  • HR administrator, supports recruitment, records and employee relations in an organisation.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management or a related subject (Level 6), the natural next step for those aiming for graduate-level roles.
  • Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Business (Level 4 or Level 5), a shorter higher education route with a strong vocational focus.
  • A professional qualification such as a CIPD or CMI award, suited to those moving into HR or management roles.
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