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BTEC Level 1 Business Course in Lambeth

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration30 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free if you're on certain benefits. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact South Bank Colleges for more info.

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About this course

BTEC Level 1 Business Course in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth College Clapham Campus, full-time during the day. Fees vary depending on your circumstances, so some learners may study free and fees may apply for others.

The course runs for 30 weeks. You'll explore how businesses work, develop practical skills in areas like communication, teamwork, and customer service, and build transferable skills useful across many workplaces. You'll need three GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and Maths, to enrol.

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

Who this course is for

The Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Business is the ideal starting point for those of you who know you want a career in the exciting and varied world of business, but are not yet sure what job youd like to do. Designed to teach and develop practical business skills, this course is all about what you can do, rather than what you already know. You will also acquire a variety of transferrable skills that will help in all aspects of life, not just in the world of business.You will study essential topics like research and planning, time management, and working with others, while learning how to run meetings, brand a product, help with the running of events, create visual displays, and pitch a business idea. If youre looking for your first step on the business ladder, or want to gain access to higher level qualifications, then this is the course for you.

Entry requirements

3 GCSEs at grade 2 (E) or above, including English and Maths at grade 2. Evidence of previous qualifications must be provided at interview/enrolment.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how different types of businesses operate.
  • You'll develop practical communication skills for a business setting.
  • You'll learn how to work effectively as part of a team.
  • You'll practise customer service skills used in real workplaces.
  • You'll build skills in organising tasks and managing your time.
  • You'll gain transferable skills that apply across many job roles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Lambeth College Clapham Campus. The BTEC format is assessed through coursework and practical assignments rather than exams. You'll complete tasks and projects that reflect real business situations, building a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth College Clapham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Admin assistant, supports day-to-day office tasks for a business.
  • Business administrator, handles records, communications, and scheduling.
  • Customer service assistant, helps customers in person, by phone, or online.
  • Receptionist, manages front-of-house duties for an organisation.
  • Data entry clerk, inputs and maintains records for a business.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Business, the natural next step after this qualification and a route into more specialist roles.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service, useful if you want to focus on customer-facing work.
  • Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business, opens doors to higher-level roles or university study.
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