Level 3 Business What are the options Would

Level 3 Business What are the options?

Would you like to enter the business world or eventually run your own business? • Cambridge Technicals are vocational qualifications at Level 3 for students aged 16+. • They’re designed with the workplace in mind and the Level 3 qualifications provide a highquality alternative to A Level • Vocational education is not just about results, it’s about educating people in the knowledge and skills required for employment and for the community as a whole.

Two options at Nottingham Academy: 1. Extended Certificate (1 x A level equivalent) 2. Extended Diploma (3 x A level equivalent) When you leave this course you will have improved and gained skills in report writing, time management, team working, self confidence, decision making, ICT and much more.

OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business 360 GLH – equivalent to one A level 5 units in total – 2 examinations Unit 1 The Business Environment Exam Unit 2 Working in Business Exam Unit 5 Marketing and marketing research. Coursework Unit 4 Customers and Communications- Coursework Unit 11 Accounting Concepts You will learn about the structure, ownership and functions within businesses. There will also be teaching on financial planning, business plan and external factors that affect businesses. This unit will cover the skills and understanding needed to work effectively within a business environment. This includes arranging meetings, working with business documents, making payments, prioritising business activities and communicating with stakeholders The unit has particular emphasis on the role of market research and how it contributes to marketing decision-making and the actions a business may take. In this unit you will learn the purpose, methods and importance of communication in business and the appropriateness of different forms of communication for different situations. This practical unit will help you develop the skills required to manage business accounts and finance. This unit is good preparation if you are interested in studying business or accounting at university

Extended Diploma – 3 A levels equivalent • This course would be suitable for anyone interested in studying business at university or a higher level, or taking on a leadership or management role in any industry. • Topics covered include: • Exploring Business • Developing a Marketing Campaign • Personal and Business Finance • Managing an Event • International Business • Principles of Management • Business Decision Making

The top five skills employers look for that you’ll learn on a Business course

What kind of career could you go into? • Business Advisor • Civil Servant • Financial Manager • Management Consultant • Project Manager • Marketing Executive • Retail Manager • Office Manager