This course will give you a range of transferable business skills and allows you to specialise in an area of business that interests you. You will be carrying out work experience which will enable you to put your theory into practice and enhance your CV.
NB. The Level 2 qualification has moved to the New Generation suite and now includes a range of externally examined units e.g. paper based, online or controlled assessments assessed internally/externally.
An opportunity to develop your
business awareness e.g. creating new business ideas and how different organisations function
communication using oral and written forms such as email, reports, summaries, letters and presentations
understanding of the world of business e.g. an ability to read, summarise and communicate key points to various personnel
understanding of the purpose and ownership of business e.g. plc, Ltd, charities and how they are marketed plus enterprise and customer service skills
English and Maths through either GCSE Pathway or GCSE retake programme
English, Maths and IT skills through the vocational assignments
employability skills e.g. good interpersonal skills, team working, self-motivation and problem solving
compulsory residential visit.
A variety of units will be studied during the course. Some examples include Enterprise in the Business World/Finance for Business/Principles of Marketing/Customer Service.
You will need one of the following qualifications
3 GCSE's at grade 3 (D) or above including English or Maths, or Successful completion of a full Level 1 course.
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