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BTEC Level 3 Business Studies National Extended Certificate in Business Pearson

at WAINGELS, Reading · other provider

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Anyone with a general interest in business news and current affairs will enjoy the course. BTEC Business covers aspects of business such as business structures, ethics and the law, the economy and its effects, finance, marketing and human resources, giving a broad picture of how businesses work in the real world. The transferable business skills that students will develop include teamwork, working independently, planning, time management, problem solving, and the effective use of I.C.T.

What you need to get on

Standard entry requirements: Maths and English Language at a grade 4. Based on Attainment 8 scores we will offer the following pathways: Vocational Pathway (selecting only Vocational Courses): 40, Combination Pathway (selecting a mixture of A Level and Vocational): 45, A Level Pathway (selecting only A Levels): 50. Subject specific requirements: Standard. No previous Business Studies background is required however they will need at least a grade 4 if the student sat GCSE Business Studies

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

  • Waingels College

    Waingels College Waingels Road, Reading, RG5 4RF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Reading

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