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Free BTEC Level 1 Business Course in Benfleet

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 1 Business Course in Benfleet. Classes run at USP College Seevic Campus, full-time during the day. The course is funded for 16 to 18 year olds.

Over one year, you'll explore how businesses work and develop skills in communication, planning, and presenting ideas. Units cover topics such as branding a product, presenting a business idea, and tourism as a business. You'll also build the personal and employability skills needed to move into further study or an apprenticeship.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Introductory Award in Business at Level 1.

Who this course is for

Level 1 Business at the Seevic Campus is an ideal course for a school leaver and is designed as an introduction to college and will focus on the personal, social and employability skills you will need to progress to further studies in the Business Sector (Level 2 Business or Level 2 Fashion Retail). Applicants also have the opportunity to progress onto employment-based programmes such as an Apprenticeship in any business field.

Entry requirements

Grade 2 or above in GCSE English Language and Maths (or equivalent) Aged 16-17 years Applicants should have a keen interest in a career in the Business sector and be prepared to, at times, take part in practical based activities.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how different areas of business operate.
  • You'll develop communication and presentation skills.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver a business idea.
  • You'll study branding and how products are marketed.
  • You'll build personal and employability skills for the workplace.
  • You'll practise reflective skills and self-development planning.
  • You'll gain an introduction to tourism as a business sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at USP College Seevic Campus. The course uses practical, project-based activities including presentations and creating mood boards. You may also take part in community projects, CPD days, and trips to local attractions. Guest speakers from sectors such as recruitment and marketing may contribute to your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. USP College Seevic Campus 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 advisor, deals with customer queries and orders.
  • Receptionist, manages front-of-house duties for a business.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Business Diploma, the natural next step after this course and recognised by employers.
  • Level 2 Fashion Retail qualification, if you want to move into retail management.
  • Business Apprenticeship, earn while you learn in a real business environment.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 2, if you need to strengthen those alongside further study.
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