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Level 3 Business Course in Wandsworth for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College

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

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Business Admin Courses in Wandsworth.

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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business in Wandsworth. Classes run at Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College, full-time over two years.

You'll also look at entrepreneurship and business decision-making. The course is equivalent to three A levels and gives you transferable skills across many careers.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National 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.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above in relevant subjects

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of human resources and managing people at work.
  • You'll examine financial planning, budgeting, and business performance.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing real business situations and making decisions.
  • You'll build an understanding of entrepreneurship and what it takes to run a business.

How you will learn

The BTEC Extended Diploma is assessed mainly through coursework and assignments. You'll complete units across the two years, producing reports, presentations, and business case studies. Some units may include external assessments set by Pearson Edexcel. Teaching takes place in the classroom, with tasks that ask you to apply your learning to business scenarios.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form 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.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, records, and staff queries.
  • 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

  • A degree in Business Management or a related subject, for those wanting to go deeper into strategy, finance, or leadership.
  • A degree in Marketing, Accounting, or Human Resource Management, if you want to specialise in one area.
  • A Higher or Degree Apprenticeship in Business, combining work and study at Level 4 or above.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, a strong next step if the finance side of the course appealed to you.
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