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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Leeds.

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About this course

Free Level 2 Business And Accounting Course in Leeds. Classes run at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College, full-time over one year.

The course is for 16 to 19 year olds. You'll study finance, marketing, recruitment, enterprise, and online business. Seven units make up the course: two are externally examined and five are coursework-based. This business and accounting qualification is equivalent to two GCSEs.

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

Who this course is for

School leavers aged 16 to 19

Entry requirements

You will need a grade 4 in either GCSE English Language or GCSE Maths (and a grade 3 in the other), and four other GCSEs with at least a grade 3.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses manage their finances and budgets.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll learn about recruitment and how organisations hire and manage staff.
  • You'll examine enterprise and what it takes to start and run a business.
  • You'll investigate online business and the growth of e-commerce.
  • You'll develop skills in meeting deadlines, organisation, and independent working.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons, assignments, and external examinations. Two units are assessed by external exams, sat in January. The remaining five units are coursework-based and make up 70% of your final grade. You'll complete assignments throughout the year to build your portfolio of work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form 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 queries and supports customers directly.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Sales administrator, processes orders and supports a sales team.
  • Office administrator, manages records, communications, and scheduling.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business, a natural next step that can lead to university or higher apprenticeships.
  • Level 3 A Level Business Studies, for those who want to combine business with other A Level subjects.
  • Business apprenticeship at Level 3, earning while you train with an employer in the sector.
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