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Free Level 3 Business Course in Malton

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 Malton. Classes run at Malton School, full-time over two years.

The course covers three mandatory units: The Business Environment, Working in Business, and Customers and Communication. You'll also choose two optional units to shape your studies. Topics include how businesses operate, critical workplace skills like organisation and communication, and how companies manage customer relationships. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, to join the sixth form programme. No prior study of business is required.

You'll finish with an OCR Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

Students will take 4 units - 3 mandatory and 2 optional. The mandatory units are as follows: The Business Environment - this module gives students an understanding of the wider external contexts in which businesses operate and internal business functions and their inter-dependencies; Working in Business - this module will provide an understanding of the type of critical skills needed such as organisation, prioritisation and effective communication; Customers and Communication - this module will allow students to appreciate how vital customers are to the success of a business. The optional units cover a wide range of topics to give students the opportunity to take a unit that is relevant to a specific aspect of business, for example, marketing, accounting, human resources or business planning.

Entry requirements

All students entering the Sixth Form to undertake a 3 A Level programme must have secured 5 GCSE grades at 4 or above, including English and Maths. It is not necessary to have studied Business at GCSE.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how external factors shape the way businesses operate.
  • You'll study internal business functions and how they depend on each other.
  • You'll develop skills in organisation, prioritisation, and workplace communication.
  • You'll learn how businesses attract, manage, and communicate with customers.
  • You'll study two optional units chosen to match your interests or career goals.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based, with full-time daytime attendance across Years 12 and 13. OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications use a mix of coursework and external assessment. Units are assessed through assignments and examinations, depending on the unit type. Your teachers will guide you through each unit and set work that builds toward your final grade.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Malton 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 campaigns for a business.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, records, and staff processes.
  • Accounts assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Customer service advisor, manages queries and builds client relationships.
  • Office administrator, coordinates schedules, communications, and admin tasks.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business Studies, a natural next step if you want to go deeper into business theory and apply to university.
  • Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Business, a higher-level business qualification recognised by employers and universities.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, a strong route into HR roles.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, ideal if the finance side of business appeals to you.
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