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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 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 Luton.

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About this course

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

The course takes one year. You'll explore how businesses are started, run, and financed. Topics include customer service, financial planning, people management, and visual merchandising. You'll look at real business situations and develop skills through assignments, group work, and presentations.

You'll need at least three GCSE grade 3s and one grade 2, including English Language. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

Business gives you a clear introduction of how the commercial world operates, it provides a fascinating insight into the world of modern business and enterprise You will learn about the challenges and issues of starting a business, financial planning, sales and customer service, production, management of people, visual merchandising, communication and motivation. This course allows you to walk away with good business knowledge and helps you to develop the foundational skills required to further your studies at Level 3 or apply your skills in a real work setting.

Entry requirements

You must have at least three grade 3s and one grade 2 at GCSE, which must include English Language. We accept Passes in Level 2 BTEC or OCR qualifications as worth up to two GCSE grade 3s each.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the challenges of starting and running a business.
  • You'll study financial planning and how businesses manage money.
  • You'll learn how to deliver strong customer service.
  • You'll examine how businesses recruit and manage people.
  • You'll investigate visual merchandising and how products are presented.
  • You'll develop communication skills through group work and presentations.
  • You'll analyse real business situations using a range of sources.

How you will learn

You'll learn through assignments, group discussions, presentations, and role play. Investigations and work-related activities are also part of the course. Assessment is coursework-based, so there are no formal written exams. You'll build a portfolio of work over the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Luton 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 office.
  • Customer Service Assistant, handles customer queries and complaints.
  • Marketing Assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Sales Assistant, works in retail or business-to-business sales.
  • Administrative Assistant, provides clerical support across business functions.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business, a common next step for those wanting to go deeper into business or progress to university.
  • Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, combines work and study for those ready to earn while they learn.
  • A-Level Business, suits those who prefer an exam-based route to higher education.
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