BTEC First Certificate in Business
at St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College, London · sixth form college
What the college says
Anyone with an interest in working in business in any sector or running their own business in the future. It's a practical work-related programme that will introduce you to a broad range of business functions and processes, preparing you for work, study or further training in a range of business-related careers. You'll also get transferable skills such as teamwork, time management, communication and problem solving that can also be used in a variety of non-business careers.
What you need to get on
4 GCSE's at grade 3 (D) or above including English or Functional Skills English at Level 1.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
10 MALWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SW12 8EN
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · LONDON
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