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Free Level 3 Business Course in Barking and Dagenham

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Robert Clack School, full-time over two years.

The course is free for learners aged 16 or over. You'll study how businesses operate, exploring areas such as marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. The course is delivered by OCR and builds practical understanding of the business environment through applied learning.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

This qualification is for learners 16 years old or over who want to study business. This qualification will provide learners with the opportunity to develop an understanding of the business environment and to focus on a specific aspect of business through applied learning. There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, but, ideally, learners will typically have or be working towards GCSEs at grade 4/grade C or above including maths and English. Single course - Learners will take 3 mandatory units on the single course, The business environment, Business Resources, Customers and Communication the first two are externally assessed examinations and last mandatory unit is coursework based. A further 2 coursework units are optional units.

Entry requirements

All subjects have an average points score (APS) requirement; this is the average GCSE grade achieved in Year 11.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles, including how businesses reach and retain customers.
  • You'll learn about business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop understanding of business strategy and decision-making.
  • You'll apply your learning to real business scenarios through coursework.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Robert Clack School. Assessment is through a combination of coursework and externally assessed units set by OCR. Coursework tasks are completed throughout the course. Some units are assessed by written exams. Your teacher will guide you through each unit and support your coursework.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Robert Clack 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.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, records, and staff administration.
  • Accounts assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Office administrator, manages communications and office operations.
  • Customer service advisor, handles queries and supports business clients.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, a larger OCR qualification covering more business units in greater depth.
  • A-Level Business, a common route for learners aiming for university entry.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification that moves into higher education.
  • Degree-level study in Business, Management, or Marketing at university.
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