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Free Level 3 Business Course in Birmingham – Bishop Challoner Catholic College

CostFREE
Duration24 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 Birmingham. Classes run at Bishop Challoner Catholic College, full-time over two years.

The course gives you a broad overview of how businesses work. You'll explore topics including marketing, finance, human resources, and business planning. It's roughly equivalent to one A level and sits alongside your other Level 3 subjects. You'll apply your learning to real business situations throughout the course.

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

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 organised and managed.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance and budgeting.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop an understanding of business planning and strategy.
  • You'll apply business knowledge to practical scenarios and case studies.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom full-time during the day. Assessment is through a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed units set by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years and sit some assessed tasks under exam conditions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Challoner Catholic College 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 employee relations.
  • Accounts assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Office coordinator, manages schedules and communications for a team.
  • Sales support assistant, helps a sales team with admin and customer contact.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business Studies, for those who want a more academic route into higher education.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, a vocational alternative with a stronger admin focus.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a higher-level qualification for those moving into university-level study.
  • A business-related degree, building on the foundation this qualification provides.
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