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Level 3 Business Course in Bristol for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Olympus Academy Trust Winterbourne Academy

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 Winterbourne Academy, 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 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 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 apply business theory to practical scenarios and case studies.
  • You'll develop skills in analysis, planning, and presenting business ideas.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, combining taught content with practical business activities. Assessment is through a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed units. You'll complete assignments throughout the course and sit exams for some units. Your teachers will guide you through each topic and support you with your assignments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Olympus Academy Trust Winterbourne Academy 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, training, and staff records.
  • Accounts assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and supports a sales team.
  • Office manager, oversees admin operations for a business.

What you could study next

  • A levels in Business, Economics, or related subjects, if you want to broaden your Level 3 study before university.
  • A business-related degree, such as Business Management or Marketing, recognised by UK universities.
  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration or Marketing, combining work and study.
  • AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting, if finance is the direction you want to take.
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