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Level 3 Business Course in Tower Hamlets for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Bishop Challoner Catholic School

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 Tower Hamlets.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at Bishop Challoner Catholic School, full-time over two years.

The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business covers the core areas of business: marketing, finance, human resources, and operations. You'll explore how real organisations make decisions and solve problems. The course is equivalent to three A Levels and builds transferable skills across a wide range of careers.

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

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for anyone considering a career in business including running one of your own. It will give you a broad overview of the business sector and the chance to apply your learning to the kinds of situations faced in business today. The course is a useful stepping stone to business related courses in higher education, or to business jobs and apprenticeships. It will also give you transferable skills that can be used across a range of careers. Equivalent to 3 A levels, it is more coursework focused than a traditional A level business course, so would suit you if you prefer being assessed on projects and assignments rather than a final exam.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how businesses are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how organisations reach their customers.
  • You'll explore financial planning, budgeting, and business performance.
  • You'll learn how human resources functions support a workforce.
  • You'll analyse business decisions using real case studies and scenarios.
  • You'll develop skills in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork.
  • You'll build knowledge relevant to running or working within a business.

How you will learn

The BTEC format is largely coursework-based. You'll complete assignments, projects, and case study tasks throughout the two years. Some units include externally assessed exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Classes are delivered in person at Bishop Challoner Catholic School during the day. Assessment is ongoing, so your work builds toward the final qualification rather than depending on a single set of exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Challoner Catholic 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 campaigns for a business.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, records, and staff administration.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and customer accounts.
  • Office manager, oversees administrative operations for a team or company.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing at university, building on the Level 3 Extended Diploma's A Level equivalence.
  • A higher-level business apprenticeship, combining work and study at Level 4 or above.
  • A Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Business Management, for those who prefer a college-based route into management roles.
  • A CIPD qualification in HR, for those focusing on a people and workforce career.
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