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CTEC Business

at Loreto College, Manchester · college

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Applied Business is an exciting vocational alternative to A Level Business. It is aimed at developing your knowledge of the main functions of a business: Business environment, customers and communication, accounting concepts, business ethics and looking at how businesses might be affected by the external environment. You will study an OCR Cambridge Technical Extended certificate in Business which is a two-year course equivalent to 1 A level. It is suitable for students who are interested in studying Business via a combination of coursework and exam assessments.

What you need to get on

Six GCSEs 9-4 (or A*-C) Two at least grade 6 (or B) Two from English, Maths OR Science.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • LORETO SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

    Chichester Road, Manchester, M15 5PB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Manchester

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