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Free Level 2 Business And Accounting Course in Hereford

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC First Certificate in Business in Hereford. Classes run full-time at Herefordshire College, five days a week during the day.

This business and accounting course takes one year to complete. You'll explore how businesses operate, how they manage money, and how they serve customers. Units cover business planning, marketing, finance, and customer relations. The course also includes work experience, guest speakers, and study visits.

You'll need at least four GCSEs at grade 3, including English and maths, or a related Level 1 qualification. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC First Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

This Level 2 course will provide you with a clear understanding of what is involved in running a business and how successful businesses operate. The course involves a qualification, work experience, study visits, guest speakers and enrichment activities that prepare you for further study and employment. In choosing the Business Transition Level and benefitting from varied aspects of the programme, you will gain various skills, along with confidence and behaviours for life.

Entry requirements

A minimum of four GSCEs at grade 3, including English and maths or successful completion of a related Level 1 qualification and good progress with English and maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are set up and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study how businesses manage their finances and control costs.
  • You'll learn the basics of marketing and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll develop customer service skills used across many industries.
  • You'll gain an understanding of business planning and decision-making.
  • You'll take part in work experience to apply your learning in a real setting.
  • You'll build professional behaviours and workplace skills through enrichment activities.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, work experience, and study visits. Guest speakers from industry contribute to some sessions. Assessment is through assignments and coursework rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of work over the year that demonstrates your skills and knowledge across each unit.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Herefordshire College 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 enquiries and helps customers in person or online.
  • Marketing assistant, supports campaigns and social media for a business.
  • Accounts administrator, processes invoices and financial records for a company.
  • Office administrator, manages correspondence, filing, and scheduling for a team.
  • Sales assistant, works with customers and supports sales targets in retail or office settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National in Business, the natural next step for this BTEC and a route into university or higher-level roles.
  • Level 3 AAT Accounting Qualification, for those who want to specialise in finance and bookkeeping.
  • Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, combining work and study for those ready to earn while they learn.
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