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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Business Admin Courses in Birmingham.

About this course

Free Level 3 Applied Business Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Broadway Academy, full-time during the day.

The course takes two years to complete. You'll study how businesses operate, covering areas such as finance, marketing, human resources, and business planning. The course links theory to real workplace contexts, so you build practical understanding alongside academic knowledge. You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade C or above, including science, maths, and English, to join.

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

Who this course is for

If you enjoy science subjects, practical laboratory work and prefer coursework to exams, this more work relatedly based course, linking the science you study to jobs using scientific skills might suit you. You can study it alongside A level science subjects or other level 3 work related qualifications, making it suitable for entry to science courses in higher education, or going straight into work or an apprenticeship. The course covers the fundamentals of biology, chemistry and physics and is the equivalent of 2 A levels.

Entry requirements

4- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including science, maths and English.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and managed.
  • You'll study financial planning, budgeting, and business accounts.
  • You'll learn how marketing and customer insight shape business decisions.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll analyse business strategy and how companies plan for growth.
  • You'll apply business knowledge to real workplace scenarios and case studies.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and coursework assignments. Assessment is largely coursework-based rather than exam-only, so you build and submit work throughout the two years. Your teacher will guide you through each unit, and you'll complete tasks that apply business concepts to practical situations.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Broadway 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 operations and coordinates teams.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a business.
  • HR administrator, handles recruitment, records, and staff queries.
  • Accounts assistant, supports financial record-keeping and reporting.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a front-line service team.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 A Levels, for entry to a university degree in business, economics, or management.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education or specialist roles.
  • Business and Management Degree Apprenticeship, combining work and study at degree level.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those interested in an HR career.

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