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Free Level 3 Business Course in Weymouth

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Weymouth. Classes run at Weymouth College, full-time over two years.

You'll study finance, marketing, human resources, and business operations. Projects and assignments are based on realistic workplace situations. To join, you'll need five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and maths. A BTEC First Diploma with merit or distinction profile is also accepted, alongside Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths.

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

Who this course is for

"This is a nationally recognised qualification providing studies in business that will develop a range of skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for a career development in business specific employment. You will complete projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. You will benefit from being taught by a well-qualified team of lecturers with substantial teaching and practical experience. To ensure that you gain the most from your course, guest speakers from the field of business and visits to local business sites are included in the programme. This is a practical course that will give you the skills for the world of work and help you to add value to business activities in any organisation."

Entry requirements

A successful interview plus one of the following: 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including English and maths or equivalent, BTEC First Diploma with merit or distinction profile, plus Level 2 functional skills in English and maths or equivalent.

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 skills in research, analysis, and written communication.
  • You'll complete projects based on real business scenarios.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Weymouth College. Assessment is through projects and assignments rather than exams. Each task is based on a realistic workplace situation or business activity. Your work is marked by your tutors and moderated by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Weymouth 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 and staff management.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and customer accounts.
  • Office manager, oversees administrative operations for a 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 degree in Business Management, Marketing, or Finance at university.
  • A CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those moving into HR.
  • An AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, for those focusing on finance.
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