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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modePart-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 Hounslow.

About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Isleworth. Classes run at Isleworth and Syon School for Boys, part-time during the day.

The course covers eight units across two years. Topics include business finance, marketing, human resources, and enterprise. Three units are externally examined, and the rest are assessed through coursework. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grades 4 to 6 or above to apply.

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

Who this course is for

The BTEC level 3 diploma in business is ideal if you are more suited to coursework-based qualifications. You will study eight units, of which three are externally-examined. The qualification supports progression to higher education. For students who intend to go straight into employment or the business sector, this course will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills.

Entry requirements

8+ GCSE grades at 6-4. Specific courses may have additional requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and managed.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance and budgeting.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop understanding of enterprise and entrepreneurship.
  • You'll build skills in research, analysis, and presenting business information.
  • You'll complete externally examined units alongside coursework-based assignments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Isleworth and Syon School for Boys. Assessment is a mix of coursework assignments and external examinations. Three of the eight units are externally examined. The remaining units are assessed through coursework you complete during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Isleworth and Syon School for Boys 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.
  • Office manager, oversees admin teams and business operations.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Sales executive, manages client relationships and drives revenue.
  • HR administrator, supports recruitment and employee records.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a front-line service team.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Business, a natural next step after this BTEC.
  • A full undergraduate Business degree, as this qualification supports progression to higher education.
  • A CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those interested in HR specifically.
  • A professional accounting qualification such as AAT Level 3, for those drawn to business finance.

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