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T Level – Business Management and Administration CG Level 3 Technical

A two-year Level 3 built with employers, for students who are serious about a career in business management and administration. Alongside the classroom learning, you'll spend a minimum 45-day placement (315+ hours) with a real employer, so you leave with genuine workplace experience, not just a qualification. Carries UCAS points and a direct line to university.

Next Open Event · 10th September 4:30pm to 7:00pm

Admissions

Entry Requirements

What You'll Need

  • Five GCSEs or equivalent at Grade 4 or above, which must include English and Maths at Grade 5 or better
  • A genuine commitment to a career in business or management
  • Successful interview with our team
The T Level has a higher entry bar than most Level 3 courses because it is an intensive two-year programme. If you don't quite have the grades yet, the Level 3 Cambridge Technical or Level 2 Business Support may be the better starting point.
What You'll Learn

Learn It. Then Do It, For Real.

A T-Level splits into two parts that both have to be passed: a core that builds broad business knowledge and skills, and an occupational specialism where you develop real competence in a role like business improvement, team leadership or business support. The core covers business context, people, quality and compliance, finance, policies and procedures, project and change management, and business behaviours.

The part that sets a T Level apart is the 45-day industry placement (315+ hours) with a real employer. You apply what you learn in an actual workplace, build real experience, and finish with something genuine to show universities and employers. You’ll also work with local employers through visits and guest speakers, with past student success at Lakeside Shopping Village, Doncaster Council and the Bank of England. Carries UCAS points towards university.

The Core

  • Business Context
  • People
  • Quality and Compliance
  • Finance
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Project and Change Management
  • Business Behaviours

Occupational Specialism (choose one)

  • Business improvement
  • Team leadership
  • Business support
  • Plus a 45-day industry placement with a real employer
How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

Coursework

Written assignments, research projects, and case studies that let you explore topics in depth.

Practical Assessment

Hands-on tasks and practical demonstrations in realistic working environments.

Exams

Formal examinations to test your knowledge and understanding under timed conditions.

Two external exams, an employer set project, and a practical occupational specialism assessment. Core graded A*-E; specialism graded Distinction, Merit or Pass.
Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

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/year

Job holders in this unit group advise on the formulation and implementation of policy in the public and private sectors, develop and implement substantial business, statistical and administrative systems, and […]

Business and Financial Project Management Professionals

Up to £79,120
/year

Business and financial project management professionals manage and oversee major projects across all sectors of modern industry, commerce and the public sector, in areas such as e-commerce, business analysis, finance, product development, […]

Marketing and Commercial Managers

Up to £79,176
/year

Marketing and commercial managers manage, plan and oversee the promotion of services, products, companies or brands, find new business, plan specifications and prepare details of the requirements for a project […]

Management Consultants and Business Analysts

Up to £79,564
/year

Management consultants and business analysts advise industrial, commercial and other establishments on a variety of management and business-related matters to assist in the formulation of financial and business policies in […]

Your progression pathway

This course Level 3 T Level – Business Management and Administration CG Level 3 Technical
Where next Higher Apprenticeship, University, or Employment
Our Facilities

Learn in Real Business Settings, Then in Real Businesses

You'll study in business classrooms designed to feel like professional workplaces, and spend 45 days on a real employer placement.

  • Business Classrooms

    Set up to simulate professional working environments.

  • 45-Day Industry Placement

    Real workplace experience with a local employer, built into the course.

  • Real Employer Links and Industry-Experienced Tutors

    Visits, guest speakers, and tutors who've worked as employees, managers, directors and owners.

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Student Voice

This course has helped me improve my communication and computer skills, make new friends, and feel more confident about finding a job with my qualification. The lecturers are really kind and help with everything.

For Parents & Carers

Supporting Your Child's Journey

Qualifications 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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Real Career Prospects

These qualifications lead to real jobs. Our courses are built around the skills that employers are actually hiring for — locally and nationally.

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Financial Support Available

Bursaries are available, and free meals are provided for those who qualify. If cost is a concern, there's help — and it's straightforward to apply.

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Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 3

Duration

2 Years

Study Mode

Full-Time

Awarding Body

City & Guilds

Entry

5 GCSEs Grade 4+, including English and Maths at Grade 5+

Assessment

Coursework + Practical Assessment + Exams

Ready to Learn It and Live It?

Applications for September 2026 are open. Apply online in 10 minutes.

Questions? Call 0800 358 7575