Free Level 2 BTEC Business Course in Brighton. Classes run full-time at Varndean College, five days a week during the day. The course runs over 12 months and covers the core areas of business, from finance and enterprise to marketing and brand promotion. You'll develop transferable skills that apply across a wide range of industries, including retail, leisure, and the creative sector. Assessment is 75% coursework and 25% online assessment.
Who this course is for
The course will qualify you for a wide range of jobs as you will develop transferable skills which can be used in any one of the many businesses on the south coast. Previous students have found employment in areas as diverse as retail, leisure and creative industries, although a growing number are choosing to progress onto the next stage with a Level 3 course. The course is suitable for students considering continuing on to Business at Level 3 BTEC or A level.
Entry requirements
Standard Foundation Level entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses are set up and how they operate day to day.
You'll study finance for business, including how businesses manage money.
You'll examine enterprise and what it takes to start and grow a business.
You'll learn how to promote a brand and understand the basics of marketing.
You'll look at sales techniques and personal selling skills.
You'll use standard business documentation in practical tasks.
You'll get an introduction to project management.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Varndean College. Assessment is 75% coursework and 25% online assessment. Coursework is built up through units across the year, so you're assessed on an ongoing basis rather than in a single exam at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Varndean College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sales assistant, supporting customers and processing transactions in retail
Marketing assistant, helping with campaigns and brand promotion
Business administrator, handling documents and day-to-day office tasks
Customer service advisor, managing enquiries across phone, email, or in person
Retail supervisor, overseeing a team in a shop or store environment
Events coordinator, supporting the planning and delivery of events
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business (Pearson Edexcel): the natural next step if you want to go deeper into business study or move toward university.
A Level Business: an academic route that sits alongside or follows this qualification, useful for university entry.
Level 3 qualifications in Marketing, Retail, or Management: if a specific sector appeals, a specialist Level 3 can open more targeted career routes.
