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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business

at Trinity School, Newbury · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate18 monthsFull time£1,333

What the college says

BTEC Business is a vocational course designed to provide specialist work-related qualifications. This will give you the knowledge, understanding and skills you need to prepare for employment. Assessment will occur through assignments and external assessment. The content is similar to the A Level, with an increasing level of challenge due to both internal and external assessment pieces. There will be visits to companies to help learners with the opportunity to relate their work to real businesses. COURSE CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS The Business BTEC Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A Level. Over the two-year course students will study the following: 4 Units of work - 2 externally assessed – Exam and Controlled Assessment - 2 internally assessed - Assignments marked by Trinity teachers YEAR 12 Unit 1 Exploring Business - (Internally Assessed assignment) Understanding different types of businesses this will encompass research on two businesses. Understanding how they are set up, their purpose and customers. Unit 3 Personal and Business Finance – (Externally Assessed – EXAM in May of year 12)* Understanding the role of money, savings accounts, insurance for an individual . Understanding the role of finance for businesses - cash flow, revenue, costs and profit. YEAR 13 Unit 4 Recruitment and Selection – (Internally Assessed Assignment – marked by Trinity teacher) Understand the process businesses must follow when employing people – include job advert writing, CV skills

What you need to get on

Five grade 5s at GCSE to include a 5 at GCSE in 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

  • Trinity School.

    Love Lane Shaw, Newbury, RG14 2DU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Newbury

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