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Level 3 Business Course in Bristol for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Abbeywood Community School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
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 Bristol.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Bristol. Classes run at Abbeywood Community School, full-time over two years.

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

You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or a relevant Level 2 qualification, to join. You finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business from 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 enterprise and what it takes to start a business.
  • You'll apply business theory to real scenarios and case studies.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and business case studies. Assessment combines coursework assignments and written examinations. Some units are assessed through internally marked assignments; others through OCR-set exams. Your teachers will guide you through both routes across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Abbeywood Community 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 queries.
  • Accounts Assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Office Manager, coordinates admin and operations for a team.
  • Sales Executive, builds client relationships and drives revenue.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business, a traditional academic route if you want to deepen your studies.
  • BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business, a broader vocational option for those aiming for university.
  • Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Business, a step toward degree-level study.
  • A business-related degree, building on the foundation this qualification provides.
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