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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Bingley for 16 to 18 Year Olds

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 Bradford.

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About this course

BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Bingley. Classes run at Bingley Grammar School, full-time over two years.

This BTEC covers core business topics. You'll study marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. The course mixes coursework and exams. You'll also build skills in communication, teamwork, and research. These skills are useful across many careers, not just business.

You'll need at least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including Maths and English, to join the Sixth Form. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

If you're interested in business and want to follow a work related route to higher education or employment, this course is for you. Equivalent to 1 A level, you can combine it with other level 3 qualifications that either complement or contrast with business. It would suit you if you prefer a combination of coursework and exams to exam only courses. You'll also get transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis that are useful in a wide range of non-business careers.

Entry requirements

To study in the Sixth Form, students much achieve the general entry requirements which are a minimum of 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4 or above from a range of subjects including Mathematics and English Language.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll learn how businesses manage their finances.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop research and analysis skills through coursework.
  • You'll practise communication and teamwork in a business context.
  • You'll understand how strategy shapes business decisions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons at Bingley Grammar School. The course combines coursework assignments and written exams. Coursework is completed throughout the two years. Exams are sat at set points in the course. This mix suits learners who prefer not to rely on exams alone.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. You'll be expected to buy a revision guide, which costs around £10. Bingley Grammar 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 office.
  • Office Assistant, handles admin tasks across a range of businesses.
  • Marketing Assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Sales Administrator, processes orders and supports a sales team.
  • Customer Service Advisor, manages customer queries and accounts.
  • Accounts Assistant, supports a finance team with bookkeeping tasks.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business, a traditional exam-based route if you want to go further before university.
  • BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger Level 3 BTEC qualification covering more subjects in depth.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education.
  • Degree in Business Management or Marketing, the next step for university entry.
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