Business - BTEC National Extended Certificate

Students should submit applications by 19 December 2025.

Applications will remain open throughout the year and late applications will be considered; however, students should be aware that they may not receive their preferred choices if a late application is received.

Once applications have been received, all applicants will be invited for an interview to discuss their application and ensure that their subject choices are suitable.

We look forward to welcoming you into our sixth form and to you playing an active part in the life of our Academy.

• The Extended Certificate is for students who are interested in studying the business sector at Level 3.

This qualification provides insight into, and experience of how businesses work, stimulating learners' curiosity and encouraging them to engage with commerce in their everyday lives and to make informed choices about further study and about career choices.

Everyone taking this qualification will study three mandatory units. They are:

• Exploring the Business Environment
• Developing a Marketing Campaign
• Personal and Business Finance

One optional unit chosen from below:

• Recruitment and Selection Process
• Investigating Customer Service
• Market Research
• The English Legal System
• Work Experience in Business

This course is assessed through a combination of internal assessments (coursework and assignments) and external assessments (set tasks or exams), with the specific units determining the assessment method. Units are graded Pass, Merit, or Distinction, and mandatory external units are particularly important for achieving a Pass or higher. The overall qualification grade (Pass, Merit, Distinction, Distinction*) is calculated from the points scored in all assessed units.

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths.

This qualification, when studied with other level 3 qualifications, is designed primarily to support progression to employment after further study at university. However, it can also support students progressing to employment directly, or via an apprenticeship. It will give the successful student the transferable knowledge, understanding and skills that will be an advantage in applying for a range of industry ­linked training programmes or apprenticeships in the business or other sector of their choice.