Extended Certificate in Business (BTEC)

Applications Open: - 7th November 2025

Applications Close: - 8th June 2026 (Applications will still be considered after this date)

Other Information:- Please select a minimum of three A-Level courses. Contact Mark.Shenton@sandwich-tech.kent.sch.uk for further course information

Entry Requirements: Some courses have additional entry requirements. These can be found on the prospectus.

Level 3 - 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or higher including English and Mathematics.

Transition - 5 GCSEs at grade 3 or higher. Either English or Mathematics must be at a grade 4.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

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Why study this subject?

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business is an Applied General qualification. It is for learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the business sector.

The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and aims to provide a coherent introduction to study of the business sector.

Units that will be studied

The course comprises of the mandatory units:

Unit 1: Exploring Business

Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance Unit 8: Recruitment and Selection Process

Assessment

Unit 1 Internal assessment 25%

Unit 2 Externally assessed task set by the exam

board sat under controlled conditions 25%

Unit 3 Externally assessed, 2hr written exam 33.3%

Unit 8 Internal assessment 16.6%

STS Sixth Form offers a broad range of A Level and Applied general qualifications that will prepare you for university or employment. To access this route, you will need to have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths; however, some subjects have specific entry criteria. You will study a programme that can be tailored to meet your interests and future aspirations to give you the best chance of academic success. This programme is a two-year linear course. To study four level 3 courses, you must have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 7 or above. All courses are subject to change and are not set in stone.

Additional Entry Requirements

No additional requirements.

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