Level 3 Business Course in Luton for 16 to 18 Year Olds – The Chalk Hills Academy

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
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 Luton.

About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Luton. Classes run at The Chalk Hills Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers how businesses operate, including finance, marketing, human resources, and business strategy. You'll study units that build both practical knowledge and analytical skills. This Pearson Edexcel BTEC qualification is assessed through a mix of coursework and external exams.

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

Who this course is for

Students interested in a Business Diploma.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they make decisions.
  • You'll study marketing principles, including how companies reach and keep customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance, including budgets and financial statements.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting business information.
  • You'll investigate business strategy and how companies plan for growth.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at The Chalk Hills Academy. Assessment combines internally marked assignments and externally set exams. Some units are assessed through coursework you build up over time. Others are tested in formal exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Your teachers will guide you through both routes across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Chalk Hills Academy 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 campaigns for a business.
  • Sales executive, builds client relationships and drives revenue.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, records, and staff queries.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a frontline service team.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Business, a natural next step if you want to specialise further.
  • A university degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, as this BTEC is recognised for UCAS points and supports higher education applications.
  • A Level 3 CIPD qualification, if you want to move into human resources professionally.

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