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Free Level 3 Business Course in Bristol – Bradley Stoke Community School South Gloucestershire

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

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

The course gives you a broad overview of how businesses work. You'll explore topics such as marketing, finance, human resources, and enterprise. It's roughly equivalent to one A level and is designed to sit alongside other Level 3 subjects. You can 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 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 the role people play in a business.
  • You'll develop an understanding of enterprise and what it takes to run a business.
  • You'll apply your knowledge to real business scenarios and case studies.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, combining taught sessions with practical assignments. Assessment is through a mix of coursework and externally assessed units set by OCR. Some units are assessed through written exams; others through portfolio work and tasks completed during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bradley Stoke Community School South Gloucestershire 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 administration.
  • Accounts assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Office manager, coordinates office operations for a team or business.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and supports a sales team.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business, a traditional academic route if you want to deepen your business knowledge.
  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a broader vocational qualification covering more specialist areas.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification and a step toward a business degree.
  • A business-related degree, which this qualification can support an application for.
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