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Free Level 3 Business Course in Gloucester

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Gloucester. Classes run at St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre, 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. You'll also apply your learning to real business scenarios. The course is roughly equivalent to one A level and is typically studied alongside other Level 3 subjects.

You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or a relevant Level 2 qualification to enrol. You'll finish with an OCR Cambridge Technical 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 a business.
  • You'll apply business knowledge to realistic 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-based lessons, combining taught sessions with practical business activities. Assessment is through a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed units set by OCR. Coursework lets you research and analyse business topics in depth. External assessments test your knowledge under timed conditions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre 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.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer relationships for a business.
  • Office administrator, coordinates admin tasks across a team or department.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business, a traditional academic route if you want to deepen your studies.
  • Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business, a larger vocational qualification covering more specialist areas.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a higher education qualification for those moving into management or specialist roles.
  • A business-related degree, building on the foundation this qualification provides.
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