The new and exciting Level 3 BTEC Business has been developed in collaboration with employers and representatives from higher education to ensure that the content is up to date and that it includes the knowledge, understanding, skills and attributes required for further study as well as the working world. The course requires applied learning that brings together knowledge and understanding with practical and technical skills. This is achieved through learners performing vocational tasks that encourage the development of appropriate vocational behaviours and transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are valued in both higher education and the workplace. This course is really useful for any student who enjoys a practical approach to their learning whilst having a clear idea of their desire to succeed in a business environment. The qualification, particularly if a higher grade is achieved, is valuable to employers and is a strong starting point for young people in helping them to understand the world of work. 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. It can also support learners who want to progress directly to employment in job roles in business or business management and Higher Apprenticeships in the business sector.