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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration18 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 Bedlington. Classes run at St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy, full-time during the day.

The course gives you a broad grounding in how businesses work. You'll explore business planning, finance, marketing, and how organisations are managed. It typically takes 18 months to complete. You'll need a Grade 4 or above in both English and Maths to join, alongside the school's general sixth form entry requirements.

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

Who this course is for

This qualification is aimed at students who wish to progress to higher education and/or pursue a career in business or business related subjects. It provides a broad understanding of business knowledge and skills to support higher education. The qualification can also prepare people to take up employment in business and in entrepreneurship.

Entry requirements

General Sixth Form entry requirements as detailed in the Sixth Form Prospectus plus course specific entry requirements of Grade 4 in English and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing, including how businesses reach and keep customers.
  • You'll learn about business finance, including budgets and financial planning.
  • You'll examine how organisations make decisions and manage people.
  • You'll develop an understanding of entrepreneurship and starting a business.
  • You'll build skills in analysing business problems and presenting solutions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions taught by subject specialists. Assessment is a mix of coursework and external examinations set by AQA. Coursework units let you apply business knowledge to real scenarios. External exams test your understanding of core business concepts. Your teachers will guide you through both elements across the 18 months.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy 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.
  • Office manager, oversees admin functions and coordinates teams.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a business.
  • Sales executive, builds client relationships and drives revenue.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a front-line service team.
  • Accounts assistant, supports financial record-keeping and reporting.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business Studies, a traditional academic route for those wanting to deepen business theory before university.
  • BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business, a broader vocational qualification if you want more applied study.
  • A degree in Business Management, Marketing, or Accounting, the natural next step for higher education.
  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration, combining work and study from day one.
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