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Level 2 Business And Accounting Course in Wandsworth 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 Wandsworth.

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About this course

Free BTEC First Certificate in Business in Wandsworth. Classes run at Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College, full-time during the day.

The course covers a broad range of business functions, from marketing and finance to customer service and operations. You'll also develop transferable skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem solving. This business and accounting qualification 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

Anyone with an interest in working in business in any sector or running their own business in the future. It's a practical work-related programme that will introduce you to a broad range of business functions and processes, preparing you for work, study or further training in a range of business-related careers. You'll also get transferable skills such as teamwork, time management, communication and problem solving that can also be used in a variety of non-business careers.

Entry requirements

4 GCSE's at grade 3 (D) or above including English or Functional Skills English at Level 1.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate across different sectors.
  • You'll study core business functions including marketing, finance, and customer service.
  • You'll develop skills in teamwork, communication, and time management.
  • You'll learn how to analyse business problems and propose practical solutions.
  • You'll gain an understanding of what it takes to start and run your own business.
  • You'll build knowledge of how different business roles work together.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and assignments. The BTEC First Certificate is assessed mainly through coursework and unit assignments rather than exams. You'll complete tasks that reflect real business situations, building a portfolio of work over the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports day-to-day operations across a wide range of organisations.
  • Customer service assistant, handles enquiries and supports customers in person or online.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for products or services.
  • Office administrator, manages schedules, correspondence, and records for a team.
  • Sales assistant, advises customers and supports sales targets in retail or B2B settings.
  • Accounts assistant, processes invoices and supports a finance team with basic bookkeeping.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Diploma in Business (Level 3), a natural next step that goes deeper into business strategy, finance, and management.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, opens routes into university or higher-level apprenticeships.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths or English, useful if you want to strengthen core skills alongside your studies.
  • AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Level 2), a strong option if the finance side of the course appeals to you.
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