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Level 2 Business And Accounting Course in Bristol for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Business Admin Courses in Bristol.

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About this course

Free BTEC First Certificate in Business in Bristol. Classes run at St Brendan's Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds.

This business and accounting qualification covers customer needs, marketing, managing people, raising finance, and financial planning. You'll also study business strategy, decision-making, and how businesses grow and compete. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

BTEC First qualifications, specially designed for individuals seeking a vocational-focused education. By immersing yourself in a practical learning environment, you will acquire invaluable knowledge, understanding, and skills that will propel you towards further education and prepare you for a successful career.

To obtain the Certificate in Business, students must accumulate a total of 360 credits. This qualification comprises a comprehensive range of units selected to enrich your learning experience.

Entry requirements

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 3, including a minimum of grade 3 in English Language and Maths, of which only one can be a Level 2 vocational qualification (e.g. BTEC/OCR) at Pass grade or above

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses meet customer needs and build their market position.
  • You'll study marketing mix and strategy, including how businesses promote and price their products.
  • You'll learn how businesses raise finance and plan their budgets.
  • You'll examine how managers lead people and manage resources.
  • You'll investigate business objectives, growth strategies, and how to assess competitiveness.
  • You'll analyse external influences on business decisions, including economic and global factors.
  • You'll develop decision-making skills using real business scenarios.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom full-time, five days a week. Learning is delivered through a mix of handouts, online textbooks, newspaper articles, and multimedia resources including videos and podcasts. Assessment is through written assignments and unit-based tasks. You'll build a portfolio of work across the units to meet the credit requirements for the Certificate.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Brendan's Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You may be asked to purchase a revision guide during the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports the day-to-day running of an office or team.
  • Customer service assistant, handles enquiries and supports customers for a business.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a brand or company.
  • Accounts assistant, processes invoices and supports a finance team.
  • Sales administrator, manages orders and supports a sales department.
  • Office administrator, coordinates schedules, records, and communications for a team.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National in Business, a natural next step that opens doors to university or higher apprenticeships in business, finance, or marketing.
  • A-Level Business, for learners who want to combine academic study with progression to university.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Accounting or AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting, if you want to specialise in finance and accountancy.
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