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Level 3 OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business with Events
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Overview
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.
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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.
How you’ll learn
Units of Study:
- Business Environment
- Working in Business
- Customers and Communication
- Accounting Concepts
- Principles of Project Management
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 3
- Further study
Entry requirements
Grade 4 and above in English, Maths and 3 other subjects
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Careers it can lead to
- Human Resources and Industrial Relations Officers £28,000 a year
- Financial and Accounting Technicians £63,100 a year
- Finance Officers £27,400 a year
- Events Managers and Organisers £25,000 a year
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- Book-keepers, Payroll Managers and Wages Clerks £25,700 a year
- Sales Accounts and Business Development Managers £48,900 a year
- Other Elementary Services Occupations £13.29 an hour
- Human Resources Administrative Occupations £25,300 a year
With further study or experience
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals £52,000 a year
- Management Consultants and Business Analysts £43,100 a year
- Chartered and Certified Accountants £39,100 a year
- Human Resource Managers and Directors £48,700 a year
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals £49,700 a year
- Financial Managers and Directors £50,900 a year
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
For parents and carers
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About student lifeLearning Support
If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.
About learning supportGCSE Support Built In
If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable, not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.
Learn moreQualifications That Count
These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.
4
You get ready to start
Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.