Free BTEC Level 2 Business Workskills Course in Birkenhead. Classes run at Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead, full-time during the day. The course runs for 210 hours and covers the practical workplace skills employers look for. You'll build on areas like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and working to deadlines. The programme is tailored to your starting point and career goals, so your learning plan is shaped around you from the start. Work experience with local employers is built into the programme.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll develop communication skills for the workplace.
You'll practise teamwork and collaboration in real tasks.
You'll learn how to manage your time and meet deadlines.
You'll explore problem-solving approaches used in business settings.
You'll build digital and employability skills valued by employers.
You'll gain experience through a work placement with a local employer.
You'll reflect on your own strengths and areas to develop.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the college, supported by practical tasks and activities. Assessment is through portfolio work and assignments that show what you can do. Your programme is planned with you in the first few weeks, based on your starting point and goals. Work experience or work-related activity is a core part of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: supporting day-to-day office and business tasks.
Customer service assistant: handling queries and helping customers.
Retail assistant: working on the shop floor or at a till.
Receptionist: greeting visitors and managing front-of-house duties.
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock management.
Business support assistant: helping teams with admin and coordination.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business: a deeper study of business for those aiming at higher-level roles or university.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths: strengthens your core skills and meets employer requirements.
Level 3 Certificate in Employability Skills: builds on workplace readiness for supervisory or specialist roles.
Apprenticeship in Business Administration: combines paid work with a recognised qualification.
