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Level 3 Business Course in Newcastle upon Tyne for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Ponteland 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 Newcastle upon Tyne.

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About this course

Free Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Ponteland High School, full-time over two years.

The course covers the business environment, working in business, and customer communication. You'll also choose specialist units from areas including marketing, human resources, project management, and finance. Entry requires a Grade 4 in both Maths and English, plus at least three other subjects at Grade 4 or above.

You'll finish with an OCR Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

Over the two years students will complete a total of 5 units (core and specialist): The core units are: ? Unit 1 - The Business Environment ? Unit 2 ? Working in Business ? Unit 4 ? Customers and Communication Specialist units will be chosen from an exciting range spanning marketing, human resources, project/event management and finance. This qualification forms part of the 2016 reformed General Applied category of post 16 qualifications.

Entry requirements

? Grade 4 in Maths ? Grade 4 in English ? Minimum of three other subjects at Grade 4 or higher

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses operate in different environments.
  • You'll develop skills for working effectively in a business setting.
  • You'll study how businesses communicate with and serve their customers.
  • You'll choose specialist units from marketing, HR, project management, or finance.
  • You'll build knowledge of business planning and decision-making.
  • You'll practise analysing business problems and proposing solutions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Ponteland High School. The course is assessed through a mix of coursework and exams across the five units. Core units are assessed by OCR-set assignments and external exams. Specialist units are assessed through internally marked assignments. Your work is submitted over the two years of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ponteland High 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 business.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, records, and staff administration.
  • Accounts assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Office administrator, manages communications and organises business processes.
  • Customer service advisor, handles enquiries and resolves issues for clients.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 A-Level in Business Studies, a strong route into university business degrees.
  • BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business, a broader vocational qualification if you want more depth.
  • Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business, a higher-level qualification for those moving into management roles.
  • Degree-level study in Business, Marketing, or HR at university, building on the foundation this qualification provides.
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