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Free Level 3 Business Course in Southwark – Sacred Heart Catholic School

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 Southwark. Classes run at Sacred Heart Catholic School, full-time over two years.

The course is a practical qualification that takes you inside how real businesses operate. You'll study local and national businesses, work through business problems, and develop your own strategies and ideas. Units cover marketing, finance, human resources, and business planning. Assessment is spread across the two years, so your progress builds steadily rather than resting on final exams alone. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English and Maths, to join.

You'll finish with the OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

The Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business course is a practical, hands-on programme for students who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of the world of Business. You will study real, local and national businesses, solve real business problems and develop business ideas and strategies. The Qualification provides a beneficial alternative to A levels as students are assessed throughout the two years, making managing progress easier than linear A levels where results are only known at the end of two years. The Extended certificate is designed to meet the changing needs of the business sector and to prepare our students for the challenges theyll face in Higher Education or employment. Through deepening their analysis and research skills, students will explore ways in which businesses respond to changes in their economic, social and technological environment; and gain an appreciation of the influence different stakeholders can have upon a business. It's roughly equivalent to 1 A level and is taken over 2 years alongside other level 3 subjects.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 9-5 or equivalent grades at GCSE including English and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they make decisions.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance, including budgets and costs.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop and present your own business ideas and strategies.
  • You'll analyse real local and national businesses as case studies.
  • You'll build skills in problem-solving and commercial thinking.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom-based and hands-on. Assessment runs throughout the two years through coursework, assignments, and project work. There are no end-of-course linear exams, so your work is assessed as you go. This continuous assessment approach lets you demonstrate what you know at each stage of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sacred Heart Catholic 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 processes.
  • Accounts Assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Sales Administrator, manages orders and customer accounts.
  • Office Manager, coordinates office operations for a small business.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business Studies, a traditional academic route if you want to go on to university.
  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a broader vocational qualification covering more specialist units.
  • Higher National Certificate in Business, a Level 4 qualification and a strong step toward a business degree.
  • Degree-level study in Business, Management, Marketing, or Finance at university.
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