Level 3 Extended Certificate in Marketing

Course Code: Q100047

Key Information

  • Course type

    Vocational

  • Campus:

    Sixth Form Campus

  • Start Date:

    09 Sept 2024

  • Duration:

    2 years

  • Attendance:

    Full-time

  • Fees:

    Free

Level 3 BTEC Certificate/Extended Certificate in Marketing

- Certificate equivalent to one AS
- Extended Certificate equivalent to one A Level

For you if you wish to pursue a successful career in marketing, this course provides an understanding of the industry and the types of behaviour, values, skills and techniques required to participate in it.

Units include:

  • principles of marketing
  • customer communications
  • careers in marketing.

The marketing industry is dynamic and evolving at a pace and there are many different marketing opportunities for employment. This qualification is fully mapped to the CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing) L3 Foundation Certificate in Professional Marketing. This means that it will be recognised by employers and will support entry into this industry, as a marketing executive.

You can also take part in work experience or volunteering.

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Did you know?

This course can be combined with additional A Levels or a Sixth Form vocational course.

You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above.

You will have a 9.55am start, one lesson in the morning, one in the afternoon and a guaranteed 4pm finish. You will also have at least one morning and one afternoon per week free for private study.

Assessments will comprise 60% personal investigation and 40% externally set practical exam. Your coursework is internally assessed and externally moderated.

School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies. If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived: Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support. You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course). * If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement. It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.

You could progress to a broad range of higher education programmes, including Higher National Diploma and bachelor’s degrees. Alternatively, progress to the workplace via an apprenticeship in marketing or employment.

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