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Level 3 Business Course in Rotherham for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Thomas Rotherham College

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration24 months
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 Rotherham.

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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business in Rotherham. Classes run at Thomas Rotherham College, full-time over two years.

The course gives you a broad grounding in how businesses work. You'll study marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. It covers real business situations and builds skills you can use across many careers. The course is equivalent to three A levels and is a strong route into higher education, apprenticeships, or entry-level business roles.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 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

Standard TRC Level 3 entry requirements including Grade 4 in English. Grade 3 in Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are planned, managed, and grown.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll learn how finance works within a business, including budgets and costs.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop business communication and presentation skills.
  • You'll analyse business decisions using real-world case studies.
  • You'll build transferable skills in research, problem-solving, and teamwork.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and case study analysis. Assessment is mainly through assignments and coursework rather than exams. You'll complete units across the two years, building a portfolio of work that demonstrates your knowledge and skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Thomas Rotherham 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, expenses, and financial records.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and customer accounts.
  • Office manager, oversees admin operations for a team or business.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, the natural next step after this Level 3 qualification.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business, a shorter higher education route often available at college.
  • A business or management apprenticeship at Level 4 or above, combining work and study.
  • A CIPD qualification, if you want to specialise in human resources.
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