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Level 3 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 bodyOCR awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Bedlington. Classes run at St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy, full-time during the day.

The course gives you a broad overview of how businesses work. You'll explore topics such as marketing, finance, human resources, and business operations. It covers real business situations so you can apply what you learn. The course runs over 18 months and is roughly equivalent to one A level. You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or a relevant Level 2 qualification, to enrol.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business, awarded by OCR.

Who this course is for

This work related course is an alternative to A level business and is suitable for you if you are considering a career in business, studying a business related degree or thinking of running your own business in the future. It will give you a broad overview of the business sector and the chance to apply your learning to some real business situations. It's roughly equivalent to 1 A level and is generally taken over 2 years alongside other level 3 subjects.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's at grade 3 (C) or above or a relevant level 2 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance and how organisations manage money.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses recruit and manage people.
  • You'll apply your learning to real business scenarios and case studies.
  • You'll develop skills relevant to running, working in, or studying business further.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy. The OCR Cambridge Technical is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed units. Coursework lets you research and apply business concepts at your own pace. External assessments test your understanding of core business topics under exam conditions.

What you will need to bring

St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy will confirm what 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.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer queries and accounts.
  • Office administrator, coordinates schedules, communications, and office tasks.

What you could study next

  • A business-related degree (Level 6), the natural next step if you want to specialise or move into management roles.
  • A Higher National Certificate in Business (Level 4), a shorter higher-education route into business or management.
  • A Level 3 CIPD qualification, if you want to focus on human resources.
  • An AAT accounting qualification, if finance is the direction you want to take.
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