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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration22 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? See Business Admin Courses in Cheshire East.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Sandbach. Classes run at Sandbach School, full-time during the day.

This BTEC covers the core areas of business: marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. You'll explore how organisations operate and develop skills in research, analysis, and communication. The course takes around 22 months to complete.

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

Who this course is for

Anyone with an interest in the criminal justice system or aiming for a career in areas such as social work, probation, the police, law, psychology and sociology. It's particularly useful if you're planning to study criminology, law, psychology or sociology at university and it will give you an opportunity to apply theoretical learning to real life problems. You'll also develop a set of transferable skills including research, analytical thinking and communication that are essential for university study and most careers. The course is generally taken alongside courses such as A levels or Level 3 work related subjects.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above.

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 finance works within a business, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop research and analytical thinking skills.
  • You'll practise written and verbal communication in a business context.
  • You'll apply business theory to real-world scenarios and case studies.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and project-based assignments. Assessment is mainly through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of work over the course. Some units may include presentations or reports to demonstrate your knowledge.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sandbach School 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, expenses, and financial data.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and supports the sales team.
  • Office manager, oversees administration and office operations.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, building on the knowledge from this qualification.
  • A BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business, a work-focused alternative to a full degree.
  • A Level 3 CIPD qualification, for those moving into a human resources career.
  • An AAT qualification, for those interested in pursuing accountancy or finance.
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