BTEC Nationals are widely recognised by industry and higher education providers as a vocational qualification at Level 3. This qualification provides students with the opportunity to progress into the workplace either directly or via study at a higher level. The BTEC Business Extended Diploma is equivalent in weighting to 3 A Level qualifications. Career opportunities/routes: This qualification supports progression into higher education or the world of work. It provides a good foundation for careers in banking and accountancy personnel and human resources, marketing and sales, administration, business law and in education. The subject nature ensures that students develop a broad range of skills that will suit a range of careers.