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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration24 months
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? Check which courses you can do free.

About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Uttoxeter. Classes run at The JCB Academy, full-time during the day.

You'll study topics including business finance, marketing, human resources, and business strategy. Assessment combines coursework and exams, so you're not relying on exams alone. You'll also build transferable skills in communication, teamwork, and research that are useful across many careers.

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

Who this course is for

If you're interested in business and want to follow a work related route to higher education or employment, this course is for you. Equivalent to 2 A levels, you can combine it with other level 3 qualifications that either complement or contrast with business. It would suit you if you prefer a combination of coursework and exams to exam only courses. You'll also get transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis that are useful in a wide range of non-business careers.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers
  • You'll learn how businesses manage their finances and budgets
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people
  • You'll develop research and analytical skills applied to real business scenarios
  • You'll practise communication and teamwork through group and project work
  • You'll understand business strategy and how decisions are made at a senior level

How you will learn

The course uses a mix of coursework assignments and written exams. Coursework is completed throughout the two years and assessed against set criteria. Some units are assessed through external Pearson Edexcel exams. Classroom sessions cover theory, case studies, and group activities. You'll work independently on assignments and collaboratively on projects.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The JCB 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.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • HR administrator, handles recruitment, records, and staff queries.
  • Sales executive, manages client relationships and drives revenue.
  • Office manager, oversees admin functions across a business.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a team handling customer queries.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business Management or a related subject, for those wanting to study further at university.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business, a work-focused higher education route.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those moving into HR.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, for those interested in finance and accounts.

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