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Level 3 Applied Business Course in Bakewell for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Applied Business Course in Bakewell. Classes run at Lady Manners School, full-time during the day.

The course explores how businesses operate, using practical tasks and real scenarios. You'll study topics such as marketing, finance, human resources, and business decision-making. You'll need a GCSE grade 4 or above in English to join. The course runs over two years.

You'll finish with an AQA Extended Certificate in Applied Business.

Who this course is for

This course provides students with the opportunity to apply their business knowledge to realistic business problems in a practical way. This course is most suited to students who have an interest in exploring the world of business in a practical way.

Entry requirements

GCSE Business Studies or Cambridge National in Enterprise and Marketing will give a background to the subject but is not essential. A GCSE Grade 4 in English is required.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses plan and make decisions.
  • You'll study marketing and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how finance works within a business.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll apply business knowledge to practical problems and case studies.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing business situations and proposing solutions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Lady Manners School. The course uses a mix of teacher-led lessons, group work, and practical business tasks. Assessment combines coursework and written examinations. Some units are assessed through assignments where you apply your knowledge to business scenarios.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lady Manners School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports the day-to-day running of an organisation.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Office administrator, manages communications, records, and scheduling.
  • Customer service advisor, handles enquiries and supports customers.
  • Sales support assistant, assists a sales team with admin and coordination.
  • Junior accounts assistant, supports a finance team with basic bookkeeping.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a broader qualification covering more business specialisms.
  • A-Level Business, a strong academic route if you want to apply to university.
  • Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Business, a higher-level step toward a degree.
  • A Business or Management degree, for those aiming for graduate-level roles.
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