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Free Level 3 Business Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration24 months
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 Sheffield. Classes run at Wales High School, full-time over two years.

The course gives you a broad overview of how businesses work. You'll explore topics such as marketing, finance, human resources, and business planning. It carries roughly the same weight as one A level, and you can take it alongside other Level 3 subjects. You'll apply your learning to real business scenarios throughout.

You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or a relevant Level 2 qualification to enrol. The course leads to the Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

This work related course is an alternative to A level business and is suitable for you if you are considering a career in business, studying a business related degree or thinking of running your own business in the future. It will give you a broad overview of the business sector and the chance to apply your learning to some real business situations. It's roughly equivalent to 1 A level and is generally taken over 2 years alongside other level 3 subjects.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's at grade 3 (C) or above or a relevant level 2 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance and how organisations manage money.
  • You'll examine human resources and the role people play in a business.
  • You'll apply business theory to practical scenarios and case studies.
  • You'll develop skills useful for running or working within a business.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Wales High School. OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications are assessed through a mix of coursework and external exams. Units involve assignments and tasks that apply your learning to business situations. Some units are assessed by your centre, and others are assessed by OCR through timed exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wales 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, records, and staff administration.
  • Accounts Assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Office Manager, oversees admin functions within a business.
  • Sales Executive, manages client relationships and drives revenue.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business Studies, if you want to deepen your knowledge before university.
  • BA (Hons) Business Management, a degree that builds directly on this qualification.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, a more vocational route into office-based roles.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those moving into HR.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, for those drawn toward the finance side of business.
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