Free Level 2 BTEC Business Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at Central Foundation Girls' School, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll need a grade 3 or above in GCSE Maths and English Language to join. The course suits those who prefer coursework to exams and want to understand how and why businesses operate. It covers business topics through assessed assignments rather than written exams, giving you time to develop your knowledge before moving to a higher level.
Who this course is for
The course is suitable for students who need another year to develop and support their understanding before starting a level 3 or A Level course and those who have an interest in why businesses operate in the way that they do, and who prefer coursework to exams.
Entry requirements
3 in GCSE Maths and English Language.
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses are set up and why they operate the way they do.
You'll examine how businesses are financed and how they manage money.
You'll investigate how marketing is used to reach customers.
You'll analyse how businesses recruit and manage people.
You'll develop skills in researching, planning, and presenting business information.
You'll build an understanding of how external factors affect business decisions.
How you will learn
This is a coursework-based qualification. You'll complete assignments in the classroom rather than sitting written exams. Work is assessed through tasks and projects that you build up over the year. Your teacher will mark your work against Pearson Edexcel criteria, and you'll receive feedback as you go. There are no formal written exams to sit at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Central Foundation Girls' School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business administrator, supporting day-to-day office operations
Customer service advisor, handling queries and accounts
Sales assistant, working in retail or commercial environments
Accounts assistant, supporting finance teams with basic bookkeeping
Marketing assistant, helping with campaigns and communications
Receptionist, managing front-of-house and administrative tasks
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business. The natural next step if you want to go deeper into business study or move toward university.
A Level Business Studies. Suits those who want to combine business with other A Level subjects.
Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship. Combines work and study, leading to a recognised qualification while earning.
T Level in Management and Administration. A two-year full-time qualification with an industry placement, equivalent to three A Levels.
