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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 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 Lancaster.

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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business in Lancaster. Classes run at Our Lady's Catholic College, full-time over two years.

The course covers business strategy, marketing, finance, and human resources. You'll complete assignments, practical tasks, and a written exam. This mix lets you show employers what you can do in real workplace situations. It also prepares you well for university-level study.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

The new BTEC National in Business offers a wide range of assessments including assignments, tasks and a written exam. This balanced approach means that as a student you can showcase your skills for future employers and show how those skills are relevant to everyday workplace challenges. Higher education institutions can be confident that this subject will prepare students well for a higher level of study and assessment.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE or equivalent pass at grade 4 or higher (at least one of which is in Maths or English) GCSE English and Mathematics - Grade 4

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and managed.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how companies reach customers.
  • You'll learn how businesses manage money and financial records.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations support their people.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting business ideas.
  • You'll practise applying business knowledge to real workplace scenarios.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Our Lady's Catholic College. Assessment combines written assignments, practical tasks, and a written exam. The mix of methods lets you demonstrate both your knowledge and your ability to apply it. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Our Lady's Catholic College 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 marketing campaigns.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, records, and staff queries.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, expenses, and basic accounts.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and customer relationships.
  • Office manager, oversees admin operations for a team or business.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Business Management, a degree that builds on your Level 3 business qualification and opens graduate-level roles.
  • BA (Hons) Marketing, ideal if the marketing units sparked your interest.
  • Higher National Certificate in Business (HNC), a shorter higher education route if you want to step up gradually.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, a strong next step if the finance side of the course appealed to you.
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