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Free Level 3 Business Course in Merton

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 Merton. Classes run at Raynes Park High School, full-time over two years.

The course covers how businesses are led, managed, and organised. You'll explore topics including employment, finance, marketing, and business decision-making. It follows the OCR Cambridge Technical syllabus, which sits alongside A-level Business in terms of depth and content.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Do you imagine your future as self-employed or running your own business, as a Business Accountant, a teacher, an analyst or perhaps in a managerial position at Deutsche Bank? If so, Business Studies may be the subject for you. Business Studies will provide you the tools and information required to understand how businesses are led and managed to ensure success. The OCR Technicals course is very similar to Business A-level as you will learn about important business considerations including employment law, financial budgeting and accounting and the impact of economic instability. You will understand the legal, financial, ethical and resource constraints under which a business must operate and how these can affect business behaviour. You will explore ways in which businesses respond to changes in their economic, social and technological environment and the necessity for a business to plan. You will appreciate the influence different stakeholders can have on a business, and you will learn how to assess business performance. The course is a great grounding for University or Apprenticeships.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE's at grade 5 (C) or above Merit or above in Level 2 Business or Level 4 or equivalent in Maths and English GCSE

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and managed.
  • You'll study key financial concepts used in business decision-making.
  • You'll learn how marketing works and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll examine employment law and how businesses manage people.
  • You'll analyse real business scenarios and develop problem-solving skills.
  • You'll build an understanding of entrepreneurship and running a business.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Raynes Park High School. The OCR Cambridge Technical is assessed through a mix of coursework and external examinations. Some units are assessed by assignments you complete during the course. Others are tested in formal exams at the end of the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Raynes Park 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 relations.
  • Accounts Assistant, handles financial records and transactions.
  • Office Manager, oversees admin functions across a business.
  • Sales Executive, manages client relationships and drives revenue.

What you could study next

  • A-levels, including Business or Economics, for those considering university entry.
  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a broader vocational alternative at the same level.
  • Degree in Business Management or related subject, for a deeper academic route.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a work-focused qualification at Level 4.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Business, combining paid work with higher-level study.
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