Pearson BTEC Nationals Business (2016)
Specification
An introduction to the business sector where an element of business would complement a learners programme of study. It supports progression to higher education when taken as part of a broad programme of study.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Business
Qualification number: 601/7155/8
Guided learning hours: 180
First teaching: June 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2022,2023,2024)
Total qualification time: 240
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
The Extended Certificate is for learners interested in learning about the business sector alongside other fields of study and wish to progress to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in business-related subjects.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business
Qualification number: 601/7159/5
Guided learning hours: 360
First teaching: June 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2022,2023,2024)
Total qualification time: 480
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
A substantive part of a study programme for learners who want a strong core of sector study. It may include other BTEC Nationals to support progression to higher education courses in business areas before entering employment.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business
Qualification number: 601/7157/1
Guided learning hours: 720
First teaching: June 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2022,2023,2024)
Total qualification time: 950
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
The Extended Diploma is a two-year, full-time course that meets entry requirements in its own right for learners who want to progress to higher education courses in business areas before entering employment.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business
Qualification number: 601/7160/1
Guided learning hours: 1080
First teaching: June 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2022,2023,2024)
Total qualification time: 1430
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
The Foundation Diploma is for learners looking to study business as a one-year, full-time course, or for those wishing to take it with another area of contrasting or complementary study, as part of a two-year, full-time study programme.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Business
Qualification number: 601/7161/3
Guided learning hours: 510
First teaching: June 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2022,2023,2024)
Total qualification time: 670
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
Colin Leith
Business
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