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Entry Level Business and Retail Course in Huntingdon

CostFee:70.00 Concession: 70.00
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level Business and Retail Course in Huntingdon. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs over one year. You'll need to have achieved Entry Level 2 qualifications before starting, and be able to work at Entry Level 3 or Level 1. This entry level business and retail qualification covers skills in business, administration, and ICT. It gives you a foundation to decide which vocational route to take next.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for students who are interested in gaining skills and careers in business, admin or ICT but lack the required entry requirements to go onto a mainstream courses or apprenticeship programme. It is also ideal for students who need a more supported environment in which to learn and flourish and is an ideal move on from other E2 and E3 supported courses.

This course is the first step to gaining vocational qualifications that will hep you decide what pathway to take further and has a clear goal to get you work ready by the end of the pathway.

A typical week will offer you business, admin and ICT lessons and English and maths lessons with specialist teachers and a highly supportive environment. All classes are taught in small groups and are supported by Learning Support Mentors to help you with any barriers to learning that you might have.

You will follow an accredited qualification awarded through Gateway Qualifications and have the chance to do English, maths and employability lessons that help with building skills for the workplace, confidence , team work and resilience.

Entry requirements

You must have achieved Entry 2 qualifications to consider this course, students will need to able to work at E3/ Level 1.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in business administration and office work.
  • You'll build knowledge of how retail businesses operate.
  • You'll practise using ICT tools used in business settings.
  • You'll explore different career pathways in business, admin, and retail.
  • You'll develop the skills needed to progress to a mainstream vocational course or apprenticeship.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Campus. The course is delivered in a supported environment with structured teaching. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed during the year. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the course to help you move on to the right next step.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: serving customers and handling stock in a shop.
  • Admin assistant: supporting office teams with everyday tasks.
  • Data entry clerk: inputting and managing information on computer systems.
  • Receptionist: greeting visitors and handling calls at a front desk.
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and organising stock.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Certificate in Business Administration: the next step up from this course, building on your business and admin skills.
  • Level 1 Award in Retail Skills: a focused qualification for those moving toward a retail career.
  • Apprenticeship in Business Administration (Level 2): combines work and study once you have the foundation skills.
  • Level 1 IT User Skills qualification: useful if ICT is the pathway you want to follow.
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