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Free Level 3 Business Course in St Albans – Nicholas Breakspear 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 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business in St Albans. Classes run at Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, full-time over two years.

You'll apply your learning to real business scenarios alongside your other Level 3 subjects. The course is roughly equivalent to one A level.

You'll finish with an OCR Level 3 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

Average GCSE Point Score of 3.7 with a minimum Grade 4 in English

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 how organisations manage people and human resources.
  • You'll examine financial planning and how businesses handle money.
  • You'll apply business theory to real scenarios and case studies.
  • You'll develop skills in analysis, research, and presenting business ideas.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, guided study, and practical business activities. Assessment is a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed units set by OCR. Coursework lets you research and apply business concepts at your own pace. External assessments test your knowledge under timed conditions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nicholas Breakspear 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 queries.
  • Accounts assistant, processes invoices and helps with financial records.
  • Office coordinator, manages schedules, communications, and admin tasks.
  • Sales support assistant, helps a sales team with quotes and customer contact.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business Studies, a traditional academic route if you want to deepen your business knowledge.
  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a broader vocational qualification for further specialist study.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a higher-level qualification often taken at college after Level 3.
  • A Business or Management degree, the next step if you want to study at university.
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