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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 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 Lewisham.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Lewisham. Classes run at CTK Emmanuel Sixth Form, full-time over two years.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC covers economics, marketing, law, and ICT through projects and assignments based on workplace situations. You'll need strong time management skills and enjoy research-based coursework. The course is equivalent to three A Levels.

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

Who this course is for

The BTEC Extended Diploma is a work-related course. Students learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands and focus on: Economics, ICT, Law and Marketing. You should enjoy completing coursework and undertaking research if you choose to study this course and your time management skills should be excellent. This two-year course is equivalent to three A Levels and helps students to enter employment or to progress to Higher Education. Students visit appropriate workplaces and College Business Partners regularly deliver lectures in their areas of expertise. The course is made up of eighteen units - four core units and fourteen specialist units - taken from a range of pathways. The specialist units explore particular topics in depth and develop specialist skills. Core units include: The Business Environment, Business Resources, Introduction to Marketing, and Business Communication. Specialist units include: Accounting, Human Resources, Management, Law, Administration, Retail and general options.

What you will learn

  • You'll study core economics principles and how they apply to business decisions.
  • You'll explore marketing strategies and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how law affects business operations and employment.
  • You'll develop ICT skills used in business environments.
  • You'll complete projects based on realistic workplace scenarios.
  • You'll build skills in research, planning, and written communication.

How you will learn

You'll learn through projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations. Most of your assessment is coursework rather than exams. Classes are delivered full-time during the day at CTK Emmanuel Sixth Form. You'll be expected to manage your time well and carry out independent research throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. CTK Emmanuel Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports day-to-day operations across a range of organisations.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a business or brand.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, records, and staff administration.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Office administrator, manages communications and administrative tasks for a team.
  • Sales coordinator, supports a sales team with orders, data, and customer contact.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business Management or a related subject, for those wanting to specialise further at university.
  • A BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a shorter higher-education route into business roles.
  • A Level 3 CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those interested in HR careers specifically.
  • A degree apprenticeship in Business, combining work and study at degree level.
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