Free Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Business Course in Eastleigh. Classes run at Eastleigh College, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at grades 3 to 9, including English and maths, or an equivalent qualification. The course runs over one year and covers core business topics including finance, marketing, and enterprise. It's a Pearson Edexcel qualification, and the level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Business classes give you a solid grounding in how businesses operate.
Who this course is for
Full time learners who are 16-18 years old
Entry requirements
You will need four GCSEs at grades 3-9, or equivalent (including English and
maths).This full-time course is designed for young people aged 16-18 (or
up to 24 if supported with an EHCP).
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses are set up and how they operate day to day.
You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
You'll learn how organisations manage their finances and budgets.
You'll examine human resources and how businesses recruit and manage people.
You'll develop skills in business communication, including written and verbal formats.
You'll investigate enterprise and what it takes to start and run a business.
You'll analyse real business situations and practise making business decisions.
How you will learn
The BTEC First Diploma in Business is assessed mainly through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete units throughout the year, building a portfolio of evidence. Some units may include a set task completed under supervised conditions. Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Eastleigh College, with group work, presentations, and tutor-led sessions forming part of your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Eastleigh College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: supporting office operations and business processes.
Customer service advisor: handling queries and supporting customers directly.
Sales assistant: working in retail or business-to-business sales roles.
Marketing assistant: helping to plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
Accounts assistant: supporting finance teams with day-to-day bookkeeping.
Business support officer: providing operational support across a business.
What you could study next
BTEC National Diploma in Business (Level 3): the natural next step, going deeper into business strategy, law, and management.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business: a broader qualification that can support entry to university business degrees.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting: if finance is the direction you want to take.
Apprenticeship in Business Administration (Level 3): combines work experience with a recognised qualification.
