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BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Business

at Rainford High School · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Through studying this course, you will increase your power of knowledge and analysis and further your knowledge in how businesses are run. The 3 units you study in Year 12 are; Business Resources, The Business Environment and an Introduction to Marketing. You will cover a range of topics such as; market research, advertising, the laws of marketing, profit and losses, human and physical resources and stakeholders.

What you need to get on

At least a grade 4 in Maths and English GCSE

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

  • Rainford Sixth Form

    Higher Lane, St Helens, WA11 8NY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · St Helens

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