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Level 3 Business Course in Bristol for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Patchway Community College

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 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business in Bristol. Classes run at Patchway Community College, 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 business planning. It sits alongside other Level 3 subjects and carries roughly the same weight as one A level. You'll apply your learning to real business scenarios throughout.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business.

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 business success.
  • You'll develop skills in business planning and decision-making.
  • You'll apply your knowledge to real business situations and case studies.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Patchway Community College. Assessment is a mix of coursework assignments and external examinations. The coursework lets you apply business concepts to practical tasks and scenarios. External assessments test your understanding of core business topics.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Patchway Community 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 invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Office Manager, oversees admin operations for a team or business.
  • Customer Service Team Leader, manages a front-line service team.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more business units in greater depth.
  • Higher National Certificate in Business (Level 4), a step toward degree-level study or a management role.
  • Degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, building on the foundation this qualification provides.
  • Level 3 CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those moving into an HR career.
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