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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business

at All Hallows Catholic College, Macclesfield · college

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The Extended Certificate and Diploma are high quality, industry-recognised qualifications geared to the specific requirements of the Business Sector. At Level 3 they have been accredited by QCA to be equivalent to A Levels. The course is delivered as a two year programme, to provide a qualification at Pass, Merit or Distinction. The Diploma is equivalent to 2 A Levels and The Extended Certificate is equivalent to 1 A Level. How is the course structured? The Extended Certificate (equivalent to 1 A Level over 2 years) has 4 units of work: The Diploma (equivalent to 2 A Levels over 2 years) has 8 units of work, including: • Exploring Business • Developing a Marketing Campaign • Personal and Business Finance • International Business • Managing an Event • Principles of Management • Investigating Customer Services • Choice of units How is the Subsidiary Diploma/Diploma assessed? The course is assessed through coursework, controlled assessment and external examination.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE’s grades 9-4 including Maths and English

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

  • All Hallows Catholic College

    BROOKLANDS AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, SK11 8LB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 5 September 2026 · MACCLESFIELD

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