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Free Level 2 Business And Accounting Course in Gateshead

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC First Certificate in Business in Gateshead. Classes run at Gateshead College Baltic Campus, full-time during the day. The course is free for those aged 16 to 18 years old.

This business and accounting course covers a broad range of business functions, from customer service and marketing to finance and business planning. You'll also build transferable skills in teamwork, communication, and problem solving. The course takes around nine months to complete.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or Functional Skills English at Level 1. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC First Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

Anyone with an interest in working in business in any sector or running their own business in the future. It's a practical work-related programme that will introduce you to a broad range of business functions and processes, preparing you for work, study or further training in a range of business-related careers. You'll also get transferable skills such as teamwork, time management, communication and problem solving that can also be used in a variety of non-business careers.

Entry requirements

4 GCSE's at grade 3 (D) or above including English or Functional Skills English at Level 1.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate across different sectors.
  • You'll study core business functions including marketing, finance, and customer service.
  • You'll develop skills in business planning and commercial thinking.
  • You'll practise teamwork, communication, and problem solving in a business context.
  • You'll learn how to manage time and work effectively as part of a team.
  • You'll gain an understanding of how businesses interact with customers and other organisations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Gateshead College Baltic Campus, combining taught lessons with practical business activities. Assessment is through assignments and projects rather than exams. You'll apply your learning to real business scenarios, including planning and pitching tasks, giving you hands-on experience of how businesses work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Gateshead College Baltic Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports the day-to-day running of an organisation.
  • Customer service assistant, handles customer queries and builds client relationships.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Office administrator, manages records, communications, and office tasks.
  • Sales support assistant, assists the sales team with orders and customer contact.
  • Accounts assistant, supports the finance team with basic bookkeeping tasks.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC in Business, a natural next step that opens doors to university or higher-level apprenticeships.
  • Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, combining work and study for those ready to earn while they learn.
  • Level 3 AAT Accounting Qualification, for those who want to specialise in finance and accounting.
  • T Level in Business and Administration, a technical qualification with a substantial work placement included.
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