Level 3 Business Course in Bradford for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Immanuel College

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 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 Bradford.

About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Bradford. Classes run at Immanuel 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 operations. It's roughly equivalent to one A level and is designed to sit alongside 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, 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 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 investigate how businesses plan and make decisions.
  • You'll apply business theory to practical scenarios and case studies.

How you will learn

You'll study through classroom sessions at Immanuel College. Assessment is a mix of coursework assignments and external examinations. The coursework lets you apply business knowledge to realistic scenarios. External assessments test your understanding of core business concepts.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Immanuel 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, records, and staff processes.
  • Accounts assistant, handles invoicing, payments, and financial records.
  • Office administrator, manages communications and office operations.
  • Sales coordinator, supports a sales team with admin and customer contact.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business Studies, for a deeper academic grounding before university.
  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a broader vocational route with more units.
  • A business-related degree, such as Business Management or Marketing, at university.
  • Level 3 AAT Accounting Qualification, if you want to specialise in finance and accounts.

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