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BTEC L3 Extended Certificate Business

at Carmel College, St. Helens · college

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The BTEC Level 3 in Business at Carmel College gives every learner the opportunity to develop a real understanding of what is involved, both theoretically and practically, in becoming an effective business professional. We try to give you a greater involvement with businesses, so more trips to businesses, more research of real businesses, a work placement in the second year and a greater development of the personal skills you will need to succeed in the business world. The Extended Certificate is a single qualification which is the equivalent to 1 A Level.

What you need to get on

Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. You will need grade 4 in GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

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

  • CARMEL COLLEGE

    Prescot Road, ST. HELENS, WA10 3AG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · ST. HELENS

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