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BTEC National Certificate in Business

at The Ferrers School, Rushden · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

If you enjoy a combination of classroom and practical learning and would like the opportunity to work on real life business problems, this applied general course could be for you. Equivalent to half an A level you study it alongside A levels or other qualifications. It will give you a broad overview of the business sector and the chance to apply your learning to the kinds of situations faced in business today. The course is a useful stepping-stone to business related courses in higher education, or to business jobs and apprenticeships, but it will also give you transferable skills that can be used across a range of careers.

What you need to get on

GCSE APS of 3.7 or above, including GCSE English and Maths

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

  • The Ferrers School

    Queensway, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8LF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Higham Ferrers

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