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Free Level 3 Business Course in Wigan – St John Rigby Sixth Form College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Wigan. Classes run at St John Rigby Sixth Form College, full-time over two years.

The course is free for 16 to 18 year olds. You'll study 13 units covering core business topics including marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. Some units are assessed by exam and others by coursework. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics, to join.

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

Who this course is for

BTEC Extended Diploma Business course is aimed at students who are want to go onto employment, often via the steppingstone of higher apprenticeships or University. This qualification has been approved by a number of professional bodies including CIPD, CIPS and CMI. This course is exciting and challenging and allows students to gain a good understanding of Business. You will complete 13 units over the two years, some of which are assessed through examination and some through coursework.

Entry requirements

For a level 3 vocational programme, students will be expected to have gained: + 5 GCSE grades at 4 or above, including GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles, including how businesses reach and retain customers.
  • You'll learn how finance works within a business, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage and develop their people.
  • You'll develop business strategy skills, looking at how companies plan for growth.
  • You'll build research and analytical skills through coursework assignments.
  • You'll prepare for professional environments recognised by bodies including CIPD, CIPS, and CMI.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at St John Rigby Sixth Form College. The course uses a mix of examinations and coursework assignments across 13 units over two years. Some units are assessed through written exams. Others are assessed through projects and assignments you complete during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St John Rigby 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, training, and employee records.
  • Finance Assistant, processes invoices, payments, and financial data.
  • Sales Executive, builds client relationships and drives revenue.
  • Office Manager, coordinates operations across a business team.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, for those wanting to deepen their knowledge at university level.
  • A Higher Apprenticeship in Business or Management, combining work and study after the BTEC.
  • A CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those moving into an HR career.
  • A CMI Level 3 Diploma in Management and Leadership, for those aiming toward management roles.
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