Free Level 2 BTEC Business Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Blackpool Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. This free BTEC business course runs for one year and sits alongside English, maths, digital, and employability skills as part of a flexible study programme. You'll build practical knowledge of how businesses operate, covering topics relevant to today's employers. The course is designed to prepare you for Level 3 study or for stepping into work.
Who this course is for
The Route3 Programme offers a highly flexible step for those who are looking to boost their qualifications before Level 3 study programmes or entering the world of employment. At the heart of the programme are the skills and qualifications which todays employers want: English, maths, science, digital and creative skills, organisational and employability skills. The programme allows you to tailor your courses and to develop the skills needed for successful progression. This course will provide you with a range of skills and boost your confidence for further study/training and employment. It will focus on the public services and the important roles they play but what you learn can be applied to a very wide range of future routes.
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate day to day.
You'll develop an understanding of marketing, finance, and business planning.
You'll build employability skills valued by employers across a range of sectors.
You'll practise digital and organisational skills alongside your business studies.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively in a business context.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Blackpool Sixth Form College. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC First Award in Business is assessed mainly through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete units that are marked and internally verified, with some external assessment set by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will guide you through each unit during your timetabled daytime classes.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Blackpool Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: supporting day-to-day office and business operations.
Customer service advisor: handling queries and supporting customers.
Sales assistant: working in retail or business-to-business sales.
Receptionist: front-of-house role in offices, hotels, or clinics.
Business support officer: assisting teams across public or private sector.
Accounts assistant: entry-level finance and bookkeeping support role.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National in Business: the natural next step after this Award, going deeper into business strategy, finance, and marketing.
Level 3 A Level Business Studies: an academic route if you want to progress to university.
Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration: a work-focused qualification for office and admin careers.
AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting: if finance is the direction you want to take.
