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Free Level 3 Business Course in Bristol – Meadowbrook Primary School Olympus Academy Trust

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 Meadowbrook Primary School Olympus Academy Trust, 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 carries roughly the same weight as one A level and is designed to sit alongside other Level 3 subjects. You'll apply your learning to real business situations, which builds practical understanding alongside theory.

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 day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how organisations reach their customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how people are managed in organisations.
  • You'll investigate enterprise and what it takes to start and run a business.
  • You'll apply business theory to real scenarios and case studies.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based with full-time daytime attendance. You'll be assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed units. OCR sets the external assessments, and your centre marks the coursework. Assessment is spread across the two years rather than concentrated at the end.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Meadowbrook Primary School Olympus Academy Trust 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 employee relations.
  • Accounts Assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Office Manager, coordinates admin functions across a team.
  • Sales Executive, manages client relationships and drives revenue.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business Studies, if you want to deepen your academic study before university.
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more specialist areas.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification that moves you toward degree-level study.
  • A business-related degree such as Business Management, Marketing, or Accounting and Finance.
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