Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Business

Course Overview

The BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Business course has been designed for the level 3 students who plan on learning key practical skills and core sector knowledge which will prepare them for their planned career.

Students for whom an element of business would be complementary can find this course to be a great option. Also, if they plan to partake in another study programme that includes other general or vocational qualifications, this course can be considered. The course is suitable for students at or above the age of 18, who have an academic background in Business. The programme will offer those students an attractive framework for practical learning.

To answer why a level 3 student should choose this course- this vocational qualification is awarded by the world’s largest learning company, Pearson, and thus, it is recognized by employers and universities all across the world. Therefore, this course can add great value to a student’s progression into higher education. The core skills and knowledge gained under this course will also help the students understand the business sector.

Course Outline/Modules

The BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Business is a 2-unit course and both are mandatory.

• 180 GLH (240 TQT)
• Equivalent in size to 0.5 of an A Level.

Units offered include:

• Unit 1. Exploring Business- (Unit size 90 GLH)
• Under this unit, the students will learn about the formation, nature, purpose, structure and development of different businesses.
• They will learn about the internal and external factors of the business environment.
• The unit is designed to provide the students a foundational knowledge of business sectors.
• Unit 2. Developing a Marketing Campaign- (Unit size 90 GLH)
• Under this unit, the students will learn the practical skills of developing a basic marketing campaign.
• They will also learn about the implications of some key marketing theories in practical business scenarios.

* 50% for external assessment

Entry Requirements

• No formal entry requirements
• Learners with Level 2 (or equivalent) qualifications are expected

Criteria for better likelihood to succeed

• Five GCSEs at good grades
• BTEC qualifications at Level 2
• Achievement in mathematics and English through Functional or GCSE Skills
• Evidence of having relevant work experience
• Demonstration of specific aptitude shown through non-educational experiences or diagnostic tests.

How to apply

• Via UCAS (You will be needing relevant codes, such as campus code, UCAS course code and institute code) to apply through UCAS)
• Direct online application (Please click on the link for direct online application)

* The information presented on this page is valid for academic year 2020/21. The courses will run as advertised unless the curriculum is changed due to student demands, certain industry or academic developments, or compliance reasons.