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BTEC Level 1 Business Course in Redhill

Cost£1,044.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 1 Business Course in Redhill. Classes run at East Surrey College, full-time over 34 weeks.

The course covers the core skills businesses rely on every day. You'll study communication, working with others, managing information, and self-management. Units also cover branding, customer communication, presenting a business idea, and recording income and expenditure. All 16 to 18 year olds complete a minimum of one week's work placement as part of the course.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Introductory Diploma in Business, graded from Pass to Distinction.

Who this course is for

16 or 16+

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in organising your own work and managing your time.
  • You'll create a personal progression plan to support your next steps.
  • You'll practise working effectively with others in a business context.
  • You'll research business topics and present your findings.
  • You'll explore how businesses brand and promote products.
  • You'll learn how to communicate professionally with customers.
  • You'll contribute to planning and running a business event.
  • You'll record basic income and expenditure for a business.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at East Surrey College. Assessment is unit-based. All mandatory units must be passed, and you'll need to earn a minimum number of points across the qualification to achieve the Diploma. You'll also complete at least one week of work placement. The course is graded from Pass to Distinction.

What you will need to bring

Bring pens, pencils, a notepad, and a highlighter. East Surrey College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports the day-to-day running of an office.
  • Admin assistant, handles correspondence, filing, and scheduling.
  • Customer service assistant, helps customers in person or by phone.
  • Retail assistant, serves customers and supports store operations.
  • Office junior, carries out a range of general administrative tasks.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Business, the natural next step after this qualification, covering business functions in more depth.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service, useful if you want to focus on customer-facing roles.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration, a strong route toward office and admin careers.
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