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Level 3 Business Course in Bristol for 16 to 18 Year Olds – The Olympus Academy Trust Abbeywood Community School

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 Abbeywood Community School, 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 planning. It's roughly equivalent to one A level and is designed to sit alongside other Level 3 subjects. You 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 about business finance, including budgeting and managing money.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll apply business knowledge to real scenarios and case studies.
  • You'll develop an understanding of entrepreneurship and what running a business involves.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, with a mix of coursework assignments and written assessments. The OCR Cambridge Technical is assessed through a combination of internally marked units and externally set assessments. Your work is built up over the two years of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Olympus Academy Trust Abbeywood Community School 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 queries.
  • Accounts assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Office manager, oversees admin functions across a team.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a front-line service team.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business, for those who want a traditional academic route into university.
  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a broader vocational qualification if you want more depth.
  • Degree in Business Management or Marketing, the natural next step for university entry.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a work-focused higher education option if university isn't the route you want.
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