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Business Studies BTEC National Extended Certificate

at St Mary'S Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Chesterfield · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate78 weeksFull timeFree

What the college says

The Pearson BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business is intended to be an Applied General qualification for post­16 students wanting to continue their education through applied learning, and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the business sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to 1 A level and aims to provide a coherent introduction to study of the business sector, normally alongside other level 3 qualifications. Students wishing to take this BTEC will have successfully completed a level 2 programme of learning with GCSEs or vocational qualifications.

What you need to get on

Minimum 5x 9-4 grades including Maths and English Language.

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

  • St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

    Newbold Road, Chesterfield, S41 8AG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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