Free Level 3 Business Course in Corby. Classes run at Kingswood Secondary Academy, full-time during the day over two years. You'll study a broad range of business skills, from decision making and problem solving to entrepreneurial and analytical thinking that applies across different types of organisations. To join, you'll need at least five GCSEs at grade C or above, including grade 5 or above in both English and Maths.
Who this course is for
CTEC Course: This course is suitable for students interested in learning a range of business skills which can be applied to any business organisation including decision making, problem solving, entrepreneurial and analytical skills.
Entry requirements
Students must achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (grade 5 in English and Maths), plus the required entry grade for the subjects they wish to study.
Subject Requirements
GCSE English Grade 5 or above.
What you will learn
You'll develop decision-making skills used across business organisations.
You'll build problem-solving techniques relevant to real business challenges.
You'll explore entrepreneurial thinking and how new business ideas take shape.
You'll practise analytical skills to interpret business data and situations.
You'll study how businesses are structured and how they operate.
You'll examine how organisations respond to change and competition.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Kingswood Secondary Academy. The OCR Cambridge Technical is assessed through a combination of coursework and externally assessed units. You'll complete assignments and projects throughout the course, alongside timed assessments set by OCR. Your teacher will guide you through each unit and support you in building the skills needed for assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kingswood Secondary Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business administrator: supporting day-to-day operations in any organisation.
Sales executive: managing client accounts and driving revenue.
Marketing assistant: helping plan and deliver campaigns and communications.
Customer service team leader: overseeing service quality and staff.
Office manager: coordinating business functions and administrative teams.
Retail manager: running a store and managing a team.
HR assistant: supporting recruitment, records, and employee relations.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business: a larger qualification covering more units, useful if you want to go deeper before applying to university or employment.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business (Level 4): a higher-level business qualification often studied at college or university.
Degree in Business Management or related subject: many universities accept the Cambridge Technical alongside A Levels for entry.
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice: if you want to move into HR specifically.
