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Free Level 3 Business Course in Crawley

CostFREE
Duration24 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 Crawley. Classes run at Oriel High School, full-time during the day over two years.

You'll build core business knowledge across human resources, marketing, accounting, and business planning. The course gives you hands-on experience in how businesses operate. You'll need a grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths and English, or an equivalent Functional Skills qualification. Previous study of Business at Level 2 is helpful but not required.

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

Who this course is for

Our Technicals qualifications in Business develops students’ core skills and understanding of the requirements of the business sector. Students gain hands-on experience and have the opportunity to focus on specific topics such as human resources, marketing, accounting and business planning.

Entry requirements

You should have, or be working towards, a grade 4 (C) or above in maths and English GCSEs or equivalent functional skills qualification. Previous study of Business Studies at level 2 would be advantageous.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and managed.
  • You'll study human resources, including recruitment and people management.
  • You'll learn the principles of marketing and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll develop skills in accounting and financial management.
  • You'll work through business planning, including setting objectives and analysing markets.
  • You'll apply your knowledge to real business scenarios and case studies.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical tasks, and project work. Assessment is a mix of coursework and externally assessed units set by OCR. Some units are assessed through assignments you complete over time. Others are assessed by timed exams. Your teacher will guide you through each unit and support you with your coursework.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oriel High 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 office or organisation.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a business.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, records, and staff queries.
  • Accounts assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and supports a sales team.
  • Office manager, oversees admin functions across a workplace.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more units if you want to go deeper before university or work.
  • A degree in Business Management, Marketing, or Human Resources, building on your Extended Certificate for entry to higher education.
  • A Level 3 AAT Accounting qualification, if the accounting units sparked an interest in finance as a career.
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