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Free Level 2 Business And Accounting Course in Hull

CostFREE
Duration1 year
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 Hull. Classes run at Wilberforce College, full-time during the day.

The course covers marketing, finance, and customer service. You'll also develop communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. A week-long work placement and guest speakers are part of the programme. The course takes one year to complete.

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

Who this course is for

This Level 2 vocational course introduces you to the business world and the activities that help organisations succeed. You will investigate different types of businesses, how they are organised and how they manage money, customers, people and promotion. Through realistic case studies, research, assignments and external assessment, you will build practical business knowledge alongside communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Entry requirements

A minimum of four (9-3) grades or equivalent, including grade 3 in GCSE English and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing, including how businesses promote products and reach customers.
  • You'll learn about business finance and how organisations manage money.
  • You'll develop customer service skills used across many business roles.
  • You'll practise communication and teamwork in a business context.
  • You'll build problem-solving skills through practical tasks and activities.
  • You'll gain real workplace experience through a week-long work placement.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and a week-long work placement. Guest speakers from business bring the subject to life. Assessment is through assignments and coursework rather than exams. You'll complete units covering marketing, finance, and customer service, building a portfolio of evidence as you go.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wilberforce 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 supports customers directly.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver promotional campaigns.
  • Sales administrator, processes orders and supports a sales team.
  • Office administrator, manages records, correspondence, and scheduling.
  • Accounts assistant, supports a finance team with basic bookkeeping tasks.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Diploma in Business (Level 3), the natural next step for a deeper business and accounting qualification.
  • A Level Business Studies, a popular academic route alongside or after this BTEC.
  • Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, combining work and study in a business role.
  • AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Level 2), for those drawn toward finance and accounting careers.
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