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Level 2 Business And Accounting Course in Hitchin

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC First Certificate in Business in Hitchin. Classes run at Hitchin Centre, full-time during the day, over 34 weeks.

The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though an Advanced Learner Loan could help with costs.

This business and accounting course covers how businesses operate, customer service, marketing, and financial planning. You'll get work experience placements and hear from guest speakers at real organisations. You need four GCSEs at grade D or above, plus a satisfactory reference, to join. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

Our business courses include lots of opportunities for you to get hands-on experience of the world of work, including:Work experience placements at businesses like Fujitsu, Willmott Dixon and Marks and SpencerGuest speakers from organisations like MBDA, Waitrose and TUI Group who?ll talk to you about their career path and experienceThe opportunity to participate in a national marketing competition with Subwayparticipation in the National Citizenship Servicework experience placements at businesses like Fujitsu, Willmott Dixon and Marks and Spencerguest speakers from organisations like MBDA, Waitrose and TUI Group who?ll talk to you about their career path and experiencethe opportunity to participate in a national marketing competition with Subwayparticipation in the National Citizenship Servicework experience placements at businesses like Fujitsu, Willmott Dixon and Marks and Spencerguest speakers from organisations like MBDA, Waitrose and TUI Group who?ll talk to you about their career path and experiencethe opportunity to participate in a national marketing competition with Subwayparticipation in the National Citizenship ServiceYour course will be a mix of classroom-based theory sessions, workshop sessions that explore practical skills, project working with employers and the local community and work experience. Topics include enterprise in the business world, finance for business and principles of marketing.You will hone relevant workplace skills such as business and customer awareness, complaints handling, communication and team working.You will also complete maths & English qualifications to grade 4 if you haven?t got them already as they are essential in this industry.

Entry requirements

4 GCSE's at D grade plus a satisfactory reference

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study customer service principles and how to meet customer needs.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance and accounting.
  • You'll develop marketing skills, including taking part in a national marketing competition.
  • You'll build an understanding of how different business functions work together.
  • You'll gain work experience at businesses and hear from industry guest speakers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical assignments, and work-based activities. The BTEC is assessed through coursework and unit assignments rather than exams. Work experience placements and guest speaker sessions form part of your learning. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the units you complete.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hitchin Centre 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 office or team.
  • Customer service assistant, helps customers in retail, hospitality, or corporate settings.
  • Marketing assistant, supports campaigns and communications for a business.
  • Sales administrator, processes orders and handles client queries.
  • Office administrator, manages records, scheduling, and correspondence.
  • Accounts assistant, supports a finance team with basic bookkeeping tasks.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National in Business, the natural next step for deeper study and university entry.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, suited to those moving into office-based roles.
  • AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, for those who want to focus on finance and bookkeeping.
  • Level 3 qualification in Marketing, for those interested in the marketing side of business.
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