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Level 3 Business Course in Leamington Spa for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration9 hours
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 Leamington Spa. Classes run at Campion School, full-time over two years.

The course covers how businesses operate, marketing strategies, and financial management. You'll take part in practical activities like running your own event, conducting market research, and practising job interviews. Units also explore different business types and how organisations make decisions. Entry requires five grades at 9 to 5, though you don't need GCSE Business Studies.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

The course is a vocational qualification lasting 2 years and will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding of working within a business. You will be encouraged to learn through practical tasks, so will participate in real-life business activities such as running and managing your own event, taking part in job interviews and conducting your own market research. You will also investigate the different types of businesses and how effective their marketing strategies are. You will also investigate different communication methods within a business and understand the importance of employing suitable people. As part of the course we will look to visit a range of organisations and bring in outside speakers to allow you to apply your learning to real examples.

Entry requirements

You do not need to have studied Business Studies at GCSE in order to take as an option. 5 grades 9-5

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how different types of businesses are structured and managed.
  • You'll investigate marketing strategies and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll plan and run your own event, applying real business skills.
  • You'll conduct market research and analyse your findings.
  • You'll practise job interviews and professional workplace skills.
  • You'll study financial concepts and how businesses manage money.
  • You'll examine how organisations make decisions and respond to change.

How you will learn

Learning is practical and classroom based. You'll take part in business activities, group projects, and tasks that reflect real workplace situations. Assessment is through a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. There are no traditional written exams for every unit. Your work is assessed against set criteria throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Campion 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.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment and employee relations.
  • Finance assistant, processes invoices, expenses, and financial records.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and supports a sales team.
  • Office manager, oversees admin functions across a business.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business Management or Marketing, for those wanting to go further in higher education. This BTEC is widely accepted for university entry.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, a strong next step for anyone moving into HR.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, ideal if the finance units sparked an interest in accountancy.
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