Level 3 OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business with Events

The course will provide learners with the opportunity through applied learning to develop the core specialist knowledge, skills and understanding required in the business sector.

The business environment, will give learners an understanding of the wider external contexts in which businesses operate and of internal business functions and their interdependencies. This unit will allow learners to appreciate how legal, financial, ethical and resource constraints can affect business behaviour and the influence that different stakeholders can have and how businesses must respond.

Working in business, will give learners an understanding of the type of critical skills needed when working in business, such as organisation, prioritisation and effective communication. The unit will allow learners to learn how to use different business documents and about organisational protocols that most businesses would expect employees to follow.

Customers and communication, will allow learners to appreciate how vital customers are to the success of a business. It will give learners an understanding of how important it is for businesses to know their customers and what influences customer behaviour. In this unit, learners will understand how to communicate with customers.

Principles of project management learners will learn about the stages of project management, and the type of skills a project manager should have. Learners will also learn why they need to monitor the progress of projects as it is vital to their successful completion and implementation.

Business events

Plan, deliver, and evaluate successful business events

Business events are key moments for any organisation—bringing people together, showcasing ideas, and driving success. Behind every successful event is a skilled organiser who ensures everything runs smoothly and achieves its intended impact.

This practical unit will equip you with the skills to plan, organise, and support a wide range of business events. You’ll learn how to work effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders, preparing you for the fast-paced and rewarding events industry.

What makes this course unique is the opportunity to apply your skills in real, live environments at North Lindsey College. You will gain hands-on experience by supporting and contributing to:

• College open evenings
• Student awards events
• Themed evenings within our on-site restaurant
• Business Breakfasts

These live events will allow you to develop your confidence, teamwork, and organisational skills in authentic settings.

You will learn how to:

• Plan and prepare for events
• Support the smooth running of live events
• Review success and identify improvements

While you will gain experience supporting smaller events such as meetings and interviews, the focus is on building the skills needed for larger-scale events, including conferences, exhibitions, and product launches.

If you are looking to upskill or move into event coordination, this unit provides practical, transferable skills that are valued across a wide range of industries.