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Free Level 3 Business Course in Redbridge – Woodbridge Sixth Form

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 Redbridge. Classes run at Woodbridge Sixth Form, full-time over two years.

The course covers core business topics including marketing, finance, human resources, and business operations. You'll explore how organisations work in the UK and globally. Assessment combines coursework and exams. You'll need four or five GCSEs, including English and maths at grade 4 or above, to join.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business, awarded by OCR.

Who this course is for

If you're interested in UK and global current affairs, enjoy lively debate and are fascinated by the drama of Westminster, then politics A level is for you. You don't need to have studied the subject at GCSE but an interest in history and good literacy skills will be of benefit for this course. You might be heading for a career in central or local government, law, journalism or political research, though Politics A level will give you transferable skills which are useful in a wide range of careers. Politics combines well with other arts, humanities and social science subjects such as history, English, sociology and economics.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll study how businesses are organised and managed.
  • You'll explore marketing principles and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance and accounting.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll analyse UK and global business environments.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting business ideas.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions during the day. Assessment is by a combination of coursework and exams. Coursework is completed throughout the two years. Exams take place at set points in the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Woodbridge Sixth Form 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 staff management processes.
  • Accounts Assistant, handles financial records and basic bookkeeping.
  • Office Manager, oversees admin functions across a business.
  • Sales Executive, manages client relationships and drives revenue.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more specialist business units.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Business, a higher-level qualification for those wanting to go further.
  • University degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, building on the knowledge gained in this Extended Certificate.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, for those who want to specialise in finance.
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