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Free Level 3 Business Course in Saint Helens

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at Carmel College, full-time over two years. The course is free for 16 to 18 year olds.

You'll study eight units covering marketing, personal and business finance, event management, international business, and principles of management. Assessment is split equally between coursework and external exams. In your first year you'll also complete a one-week work placement to gain hands-on experience.

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

Who this course is for

BTEC Diploma Business course gives every learner the opportunity to develop a real understanding of what is involved, both theoretically and practically, in becoming an effective business professional. We try to give you a greater involvement with businesses, so more trips to businesses, more research of real businesses, a one-week work placement in the first year and a greater development of the personal skills you will need to succeed in the business world.

Entry requirements

Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. You will need grade 4 in GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll study personal and business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll learn how international business operates across global markets.
  • You'll develop knowledge of management principles and organisational behaviour.
  • You'll plan and deliver event management projects.
  • You'll practise business communication through reports, presentations, and debates.
  • You'll carry out market research and work on team-based business projects.

How you will learn

The course is assessed through a mix of coursework and exams. Coursework makes up 50% of your grade and includes written reports and independent research. The remaining 50% comes from two external exams, sat in January. You'll also take part in practical activities such as market research, teamwork, and project management, as well as a one-week work placement in your first year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Carmel 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.
  • Sales executive, manages client relationships and drives revenue.
  • Accounts assistant, handles financial records and basic bookkeeping.
  • Retail manager, oversees store operations and staff.
  • Recruitment coordinator, supports hiring processes for employers.
  • Events coordinator, plans and organises corporate or public events.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing at university, where this BTEC carries the same UCAS points as an A Level and is recognised by Russell Group universities.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Business, a work-based route into management roles.
  • A business or management apprenticeship, combining employment with further study at Level 4 or above.
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