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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration22 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 Wellingborough.

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About this course

Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Wellingborough. Classes run at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC business course covers compulsory and optional units across core business topics. You'll study areas such as business finance, marketing, human resources, and enterprise. Units are assessed through ongoing teacher assessment, with grades ranging from Pass to Distinction*. The course earns UCAS points, so it can support a university application. No prior business study is needed.

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

Who this course is for

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business. Normally studied in year 12 and 13. The BTEC subject is normally studied for two years but may be completed in one year in exceptional circumstance. Ongoing teacher assessment to achieve grading in the individual modules takes place. There are a mixture of Compulsory and optional units. On completion of sufficient units your award will be cashed in. Successful graded range from Pass to Distinction*. UCAS points associated with the grades are Distinction* 140, Distinction 120, Merit 80, Pass 40.

Entry requirements

? In line with the entry requirements for a Tier 3 subject ? You need not have studied Business before.

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 about business finance, including budgets and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll investigate entrepreneurship and how new businesses are started.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting business ideas.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy. Assessment is ongoing and teacher-led, covering both compulsory and optional units. Each unit is graded individually, with final grades ranging from Pass to Distinction*. There are no written exams for every unit; instead, your work is assessed as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sir Christopher Hatton Academy 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 assistant, handles admin tasks across a range of business settings.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Sales coordinator, manages customer orders and supports the sales team.
  • Customer service advisor, handles enquiries and resolves issues for customers.
  • Accounts assistant, supports finance teams with bookkeeping and records.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more units and earning more UCAS points.
  • A university degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, supported by the UCAS points this qualification earns.
  • A Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration, combining work and study for those who want to earn while they learn.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, for those who want to specialise in finance.
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