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Level 3 Business Course in Bournemouth for 16 to 18 Year Olds – St Peter’s Catholic Comprehensive School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

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

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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Bournemouth. Classes run at St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School, full-time over two years.

The course covers the skills and knowledge that universities and employers look for in business today. You'll explore how organisations work, how they market themselves, how they manage people, and how they handle money. Topics span business strategy, finance, human resources, and marketing. The course is free, and you'll need a Grade 5 or above in GCSE Business or GCSE English to join.

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

Who this course is for

The Cambridge Technicals Level 3 Business has been developed to meet the changing needs of the sector, and prepare you for the challenges youll face in Higher Education or employment. Designed in collaboration with experts spanning the breadth of the sector, the Cambridge Technicals in Business focuses on the skills, knowledge and understanding that todays universities and employers demand. The Cambridge Business Technicals course we offer is the Extended Certificate course which is the equivalent to one A Level

Entry requirements

GCSE Business Grade 5 or GCSE English (Language or Literature) Grade 5.

Combines well with other vocational qualifications

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how organisations reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how businesses manage their finances and budgets.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations recruit and develop people.
  • You'll analyse business strategy and decision-making.
  • You'll develop skills in research, data analysis, and presenting business information.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, coursework assignments, and practical business tasks. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed units and externally assessed components set by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years alongside sitting assessed tasks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive 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 processes.
  • Accounts assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Office manager, oversees admin functions across a team.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and supports a sales team.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business, a natural next step if you want to combine with A Level study or apply to university.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Business, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education.
  • Degree in Business Management or Marketing, for those aiming for graduate-level roles.
  • Level 3 CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those focusing on a career in HR.
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