Free Level 3 Business Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Toot Hill School, full-time during the day. This two-year course covers the core knowledge and skills employers look for in business roles. You'll study topics across business operations, finance, marketing, and people management. The OCR Cambridge Technical is a well-regarded business qualification at Level 3, and it can support applications to university or higher-level training. You'll sit assessments and complete coursework throughout the two years.
Who this course is for
This course is for students who want to continue studying mathematics after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the topics but the A level will give you the chance to study these and some new ones in much greater depth. You'll need a good grasp of the topics you covered at GCSE and confidence to take your skills to another level. Maths is a facilitating subject which means it will prepare you for a wide range of degree subjects. It can be a recommended or in fact a necessary requirement for many mathematical, technical and scientific subjects at university. It's a good combination with most other subjects you can study at A level and will give you a useful set of transferable skills including logical reasoning, problem solving and analytical thinking skills that can lead to many different careers.
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate day to day.
You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
You'll learn how organisations manage their finances and control costs.
You'll examine how businesses recruit, develop, and manage people.
You'll analyse real business scenarios and develop your problem-solving skills.
You'll build skills in presenting and communicating business information clearly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Toot Hill School. Assessment combines coursework assignments and written exams. Some units are assessed entirely through coursework; others include an externally set exam. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years alongside sitting timed assessments. Your teachers will give feedback on assignments throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Toot Hill School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business administrator. Supports day-to-day operations across many sectors.
Marketing assistant. Helps plan and deliver campaigns for products or services.
HR assistant. Supports recruitment, training, and staff records.
Sales executive. Manages customer accounts and develops new business.
Office manager. Oversees admin functions and coordinates teams.
Customer service team leader. Manages a team handling customer queries.
Accounts assistant. Supports financial record-keeping and reporting.
What you could study next
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma (HNC/HND) in Business. A practical higher-level qualification if you want to specialise further without a full degree.
BA (Hons) Business Management or related degree. The Cambridge Technical Diploma supports UCAS applications and university entry.
CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice. If you want to move into HR specifically.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. If the finance units sparked an interest in accountancy.
