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Level 3 Business Course in Manchester for 16 to 18 Year Olds – The King David High 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 Manchester.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Manchester. Classes run at The King David High School, full-time over two years.

The course covers core business topics including marketing, finance, human resources, and business operations. You'll explore how organisations are structured and how they make decisions. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade A* to C, and you'll need to be competent in Maths and English.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business at Level 3, equivalent to one A-level.

Who this course is for

The King David High School is offering the new OCR Cambridge Technicals in Business. Students can either choose to study the OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business (05835) which is the equivalent of one A-level or they can study the OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Business (05837) which is the equivalent of two A-levels. These courses are open to all students who meet the Sixth Form entry requirements. Students must be competent at Mathematics, English and ICT.

Entry requirements

5 GSCE Grade A* to C

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and managed.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how organisations reach their customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses recruit and manage people.
  • You'll analyse how businesses make decisions and respond to change.
  • You'll develop skills in presenting and communicating business information.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at The King David High School. The OCR Cambridge Technical is assessed through a mix of coursework and external examinations. Units are assessed individually, so your work builds throughout the course rather than all being tested at the end.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The King David 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 organisation.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment and employee administration.
  • Accounts assistant, handles financial records and basic bookkeeping.
  • Office manager, coordinates admin functions across a team.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a front-line service team.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Business (OCR), the two A-level equivalent, for learners wanting a broader business qualification.
  • A-level Business Studies, if you want to combine with other A-levels for university entry.
  • Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Business, a step toward degree-level study.
  • Degree in Business Management, Marketing, or Finance at university.
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