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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Sale. Classes run at Ashton-on-Mersey School Sixth Form, full-time over two years.

The course covers core business topics including marketing, finance, human resources, and management. You'll explore how businesses are set up, how they operate, and how they grow. Units include business strategy, entrepreneurship, and market research. The Pearson Edexcel qualification is studied alongside your other sixth form subjects.

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

Who this course is for

Have you ever thought about running your own business? Have you got some great ideas for launching a new product or service?

Interested in marketing or management? Whatever your vision, a BTEC Business course is a great start to either a successful business career or to higher education courses.

Entry requirements

Five GCSE grades 9-4 including English Language and Mathematics Subject Specific: Study of Business Studies at Key Stage 4 is preferred but not required

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses plan, operate, and grow.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how finance works within a business, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop an understanding of business strategy and decision-making.
  • You'll investigate entrepreneurship and how new businesses are launched.
  • You'll analyse real business cases and apply what you learn to practical scenarios.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, group work, and research projects. Assessment is mainly through assignments and coursework rather than exams. Each unit has its own set of tasks, and you'll build up a portfolio of work over the two years. Some units may include presentations or business reports.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ashton-on-Mersey School Sixth Form 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 campaigns for a business.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, training, and staff records.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Sales executive, builds client relationships and drives revenue.
  • Office manager, coordinates admin functions across a team.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Business Management, a university degree that builds directly on this qualification.
  • BA (Hons) Marketing, for those who want to specialise in marketing and brand strategy.
  • BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance, a strong next step if the finance units appealed to you.
  • Higher National Certificate in Business, a Level 4 option if you prefer to stay in further education before committing to a full degree.
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