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Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate Or National Diploma in Business (Nqf)

at Chace Community School, Enfield · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Business consists of completing 8 units of study over 2 years with 6 mandatory and 2 optional units. The BTEC Extended Certificate consists of completing 4 Core units over 2 years. Students are assessed through an externally set exam and controlled assessment, as well as coursework. By the end of the course students will develop portfolio evidence that will be awarded either a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade. The Level 3 BTEC Business courses are designed to give students a broad understanding of business issues within the UK and Europe. It encourages the student to plan, monitor and evaluate their work based on an imaginative programme of study. BTEC qualifications are highly regarded and are recognised by both employers and universities alike. The vocational nature of the course allows students to develop problem solving skills, emphasising the use of IT, numeracy and good communication skills in line with the government requirements. It is an active course, supplemented by a period of work experience and vocational visits which assist in putting school based work in its appropriate context. It is ideal for students who prefer working on presentations and coursework, rather than taking formal exams at the end of their course. Students who have not achieved a grade 4 or above in Maths will also be studying GCSE Maths

What you need to get on

To follow a full time vocational curriculum in our sixth form at Level 3 you must have achieved a minimum of 4 A*/9 - C/5 grades at GCSE including a 4 in English and a 4 in Maths. Students that have achieved 5 A*/9 - C/5 grades including both English and Maths are welcome to select BTEC courses alongside other A Level options if they wish.

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

  • Chace Community School

    Churchbury Lane, Enfield, EN1 3HQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Enfield

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