Free BTEC Level 2 Business Workskills Course in Burton-on-Trent. Classes run full-time at Burton Town Centre Campus, over 36 weeks. You'll study a broad range of business functions, including marketing, recruitment, communications, finance, and training. The course includes work experience, giving you hands-on insight into how businesses operate. You'll need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3, or an equivalent qualification, to apply. The level 2 BTEC business workskills qualification prepares you for employment or progression to a Level 3 programme.
Who this course is for
This one year course will develop your skills and knowledge in a large range of business functions, for example marketing, recruitment, communications, finance and training. It will also give you an insight into a range of different aspects of business. This will prepare you for employment, progression to a Level 3 programme and working in any business. The course includes work experience and enrichment activities.
Interactive classroom delivery and enrichment activities provide you with the opportunity to develop a wide range of interpersonal and professional skills which can support progression to further study and future employment. This is further enhanced by work experience during the course.
Entry requirements
Applicants will be expected to have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or an equivalent qualification
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses operate across different functions, including marketing and finance.
You'll develop skills in business communications and professional workplace behaviour.
You'll learn about recruitment processes and how organisations manage people.
You'll gain insight into training and development within business environments.
You'll apply your knowledge through work experience in a real business setting.
You'll build interpersonal skills through interactive classroom sessions and enrichment activities.
How you will learn
Learning is delivered through interactive classroom sessions at Burton Town Centre Campus. You'll also take part in enrichment activities and complete a work experience placement as part of the course. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio-based tasks typical of the Pearson Edexcel BTEC Certificate format, rather than formal written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Burton Town Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business administrator, supporting day-to-day office and business operations
Marketing assistant, helping to plan and deliver marketing activity
Customer service advisor, handling queries and supporting customers
Recruitment coordinator, assisting with hiring and onboarding processes
Finance assistant, supporting accounts and financial administration
Office administrator, managing communications and business records
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business. The natural next step after this course, covering business strategy, economics, and management in greater depth.
Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration. Suited to those moving into office or administrative roles and wanting a recognised vocational qualification.
T Level in Management and Administration. A two-year technical qualification combining classroom study with an industry placement.
