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Free Level 3 Business Course in Bristol – Sir Bernard Lovell Academy

CostFREE
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
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 Sir Bernard Lovell Academy, full-time during the day.

The course takes 18 months and covers how businesses are organised, how they operate, and the skills employers look for. You'll study topics including business organisation, marketing, finance, and human resources. No previous business study is needed, but you'll need five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business from OCR.

Who this course is for

The main aim is to introduce learners to the complex nature of business. It encourages students to develop a detailed knowledge of how businesses are organised and operate as well as developing their own employability skills. Students do not need to have studied business previously to take this course. The course aims to provide the opportunity to develop in the following areas:

  • Gain a broad understanding of business and study selected areas in depth
  • Develop business skills
  • Gain confidence by developing independent learning skills
  • Be able to progress to higher education and employment.

All units are assessed internally; this may involve written assignments, presentations and practical activities.

This course involves a range of teaching and learning styles, including: teacher input, research projects, workshops, debates and discussions, data response activities, case studies, presentations, visits to focus organisations, outside speakers, work experience and practical assessments.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including GCSE English and Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they make decisions.
  • 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 how businesses recruit and manage people.
  • You'll develop employability skills valued across business sectors.
  • You'll analyse real business scenarios and apply your knowledge to them.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Sir Bernard Lovell Academy. The course is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and external examinations. Assignments are completed throughout the course, and exams test your knowledge of core business topics. Your teachers will give you feedback on your work as you progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sir Bernard Lovell 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 and employee administration.
  • Accounts assistant, handles financial records and basic bookkeeping.
  • Office administrator, manages communications and office operations.
  • Sales coordinator, supports a sales team with admin and customer contact.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more business topics in depth.
  • A-Level Business, a popular academic route for those considering university.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a higher-level qualification for those wanting to specialise.
  • A business-related degree, building on your Level 3 business qualification toward graduate-level roles.
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