Free Level 3 Business Course in Stoke-On-Trent – Alsager Sixth Form College

CostFREE
Duration20 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Stoke-On-Trent. Classes run at Alsager Sixth Form College, full-time during the day.

You'll study three mandatory units: The Business Environment, Working in Business, and Customers and Communication. You also choose two optional units from areas such as Law, Accounting, International Business, or Project Management. The course explores how businesses grow from small start-ups to large organisations. It runs over 20 months.

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

Who this course is for

You will study 3 mandatory units: The Business Environment, Working in Business and Customers and Communication. And select an additional 2 units from a range of subjects such as Law, Accounting, International Business, Project Management etc.

You will learn how a business might evolve from a small start-up business to a large multinational organisation. You are required consider a range of different business types and gain an understanding of how the choice of business type might affect the objectives that are set. You will also look at the internal workings of businesses, including their internal structure and how different functional areas work together. Plus, by looking at the external constraints under which a business must operate, you will gain an understanding of the legal, financial and ethical factors that have an impact. You will also 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.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how different types of business are structured and run.
  • You'll study how businesses grow from start-ups to large organisations.
  • You'll learn how businesses communicate with and serve their customers.
  • You'll develop knowledge of the legal and financial side of business.
  • You'll gain an understanding of international business and global markets.
  • You'll build skills in project management and planning.
  • You'll study accounting principles and how businesses manage money.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Alsager Sixth Form College. Assessment is through a mix of coursework assignments and external exams, as set by OCR. Each unit is assessed separately. Your teacher will guide you through both the mandatory units and your chosen optional units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Alsager Sixth Form College 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 invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Office Manager, oversees admin operations for a business.
  • Customer Service Advisor, manages customer queries and relationships.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, a larger OCR qualification covering more business topics in depth.
  • A-Level Business, a popular academic route for those considering university.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a higher-level college qualification.
  • Degree in Business Management, for those aiming for graduate-level roles in management or finance.

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