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Free Level 3 Business Course in Bedford

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 Bedford. Classes run at Redborne Upper School, full-time over two years.

In Year 12 you study three units and work toward the Level 3 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Business. In Year 13 you complete two further units to earn the full A Level equivalent qualification. Topics include the business environment and how organisations operate. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9 to join the Sixth Form programme.

You'll finish with the Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business at Level 3.

Who this course is for

In year 12 students study three units and will achieve an AS Level equivalent qualification once they have completed 180 guided learning hours - the Level 3 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Business. In year 13 students progress with their studies by completing two further units in order to achieve the full 1 A Level equivalent qualification - the Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business (360 guided learning hours). Year 12 Units Unit 1: The Business Environment - Externally Assessed Exam (120 GLH). Unit 2: Working in Business - Externally Assessed Exam (60 GLH). Unit 4: Customers and Communication - Internally Assessed Coursework (60GLH). Year 13 Units Unit 8: Introduction to Human Resources - Internally Assessed Coursework (60 GLH). Unit 17: Responsible Business Practices - Internally Assessed Coursework (60 GLH).

Entry requirements

Students must achieve a minimum total of five grades 9 to 4 at GCSE level or equivalents to begin an A level programme. Subject specific criteria can be found here: https://prospectus.redborne.com/sixth-form/courses/

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses operate in different external environments.
  • You'll study how organisations are structured and managed.
  • You'll learn how marketing supports business growth.
  • You'll examine how businesses manage finance and resources.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing business data and making decisions.
  • You'll build knowledge of human resources and people management.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based with full-time daytime attendance. You'll complete units through a mix of coursework and external assessment. The qualification is structured across 360 guided learning hours over two years, split between Year 12 and Year 13. Assessment methods follow the OCR Cambridge Technical specification for each unit.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Redborne Upper 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 and staff administration.
  • Accounts assistant, handles financial records and basic bookkeeping.
  • Office coordinator, manages schedules, communications, and admin tasks.
  • Sales support assistant, helps a sales team with customer and order queries.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business, a traditional academic route for university entry.
  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a broader vocational qualification if you want more practical units.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education or specialist roles.
  • Degree-level study in Business, Management, or Marketing at university.
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