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Free Level 3 Business Course in Newquay

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business in Newquay. Classes run at Newquay Tretherras, full-time over two years.

The course gives you a broad overview of how businesses work. You'll explore marketing, finance, human resources, and business operations. It's roughly equivalent to one A level and sits alongside other Level 3 subjects. You'll apply your learning to real business situations, which makes it useful whether you're heading into work or planning to study further.

You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or a relevant Level 2 qualification to enrol. You'll finish with a 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

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 knowledge to practical scenarios and case studies.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting business ideas.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and individual assignments. Assessment is a mix of coursework and externally assessed units set by OCR. Some units are assessed through written exams; others through portfolios or projects you build up over the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newquay Tretherras 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, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Office coordinator, manages schedules, communications, and admin tasks.
  • Customer service team leader, oversees a small customer-facing team.

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 for further specialist study.
  • Higher National Certificate in Business, a Level 4 qualification that moves you closer to degree level.
  • A Business or Management degree, the natural next step if you want to work at a senior level.
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