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Free Level 3 Business Course in Widnes

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 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business in Widnes. Classes run at Cronton Sixth Form College, full-time over two years.

The course covers economics, accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, law, and human resource management. You'll work on hands-on projects, business reports, and presentations. To start at Level 3, you'll need five or more GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths.

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

Who this course is for

Aimed at School Leavers. This course is relevant to so many students because whatever you do, you will eventually work for a business or organisation, even if it is your own. You will study the key areas of the business world across two years, which include: Economics, Accounting, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Law and Human Resource Management. You will be involved in hands on projects, such as planning real life business events, completing business reports, delivering presentations, producing exciting marketing campaign materials and re-branding businesses. You will also develop the skills that you will need for university, higher-level apprenticeships and employment. Through guest speakers and the many external visits on offer (including two international trips), this course will allow you to explore the exciting world of business and help you to uncover and develop the skills and attributes needed to be successful in many different business sectors.

Entry requirements

Your GCSE results will determine the level you start at:

Level 3 - Five or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English Language and Maths

Level 2 - Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-3 including English Language and Maths

Level 1 - Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-2 including English Language and Maths

Specific grades are required in certain subjects. Find out about individual entry requirements within the course information on the college website or at your college interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses operate across different sectors and markets.
  • You'll study accounting principles and how organisations manage their finances.
  • You'll learn marketing techniques and how to reach customers effectively.
  • You'll examine employment law and human resource management practices.
  • You'll develop entrepreneurial thinking and business planning skills.
  • You'll plan and deliver real business events and projects.
  • You'll produce professional business reports and presentations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group projects, and practical business activities. Assessment is mainly coursework-based, including assignments, business reports, and presentations. Some units include external exams set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years that demonstrates your skills and knowledge.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cronton 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 campaigns for a business.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, records, and staff processes.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and customer accounts.
  • Office manager, oversees admin functions across a team.

What you could study next

  • A Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration, combining work and study with an employer.
  • A degree in Business Management, Marketing, Accounting, or a related subject at university.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business, a shorter higher education route.
  • Professional qualifications such as CIPD for HR or AAT for accounting, once you're in work.
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