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Free Level 3 Business Course in Huntingdon

CostFREE
Duration2 years
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 Huntingdon. Classes run at St Peter's School, full-time over two years.

The course covers core business knowledge across five units. Three are mandatory and two are optional. You'll study topics including business operations, finance, and marketing. Some units are externally examined by OCR, and others are internally assessed. You don't need prior business study, but if you have a Level 2 Business qualification, you'll need a Pass grade or above to join.

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

Who this course is for

This qualification is for students who want to study Business. It will provide you with the opportunity through applied learning to develop core specialist knowledge, skills and understanding required in the business sector. During the two years, you will need to study 5 Units - 3 are mandatory and 2 are optional Unit 1 - 120 GLH, externally examined. (mandatory) Unit 2 - 60 GLH, externally examined. (mandatory) Unit 4 - 60 GLH, internally assessed and moderated by OCR. (mandatory) Unit 5 - 60 GLH, internally assessed and moderated by OCR. Unit 16 - 60 GLH, internally assessed and moderated by OCR

Entry requirements

You do not need to have taken Business Studies at KS4, but if you have you need to have achieved a Pass at Level 2 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll study financial concepts used in business planning and decision-making.
  • You'll learn about marketing principles and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing business data and presenting findings.
  • You'll complete externally examined units that test your knowledge under timed conditions.
  • You'll build applied skills through internally assessed units linked to real business contexts.

How you will learn

You'll study through classroom-based lessons at St Peter's School. The course includes three mandatory units and two optional units. Two mandatory units are externally examined by OCR. One mandatory unit is internally assessed and moderated by OCR. Your optional units are also internally assessed. Assessment combines written exams and coursework-style tasks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Peter's School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business Administrator, supports day-to-day operations across a wide range of organisations.
  • Marketing Assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns for a business.
  • HR Assistant, supports recruitment, records, and staff processes in a HR team.
  • Accounts Assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records for an employer.
  • Office Administrator, manages communications, scheduling, and admin tasks for a team.
  • Sales Support Assistant, helps a sales team with quotes, orders, and customer queries.

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 employment.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification offered at many colleges and universities.
  • Degree in Business Management or a related subject, for those aiming for graduate-level roles.
  • Level 3 CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those interested in HR as a career.
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