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Free Level 2 Business Course in Hereford – Hereford College of Arts

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Business Course in Hereford. Classes run at Hereford College of Arts, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year and covers the core knowledge and skills that underpin how businesses operate. You'll explore topics such as finance, marketing, enterprise, and business planning. An initial assessment helps confirm this is the right level for you, and entry requirements can be discussed individually before you start.

Who this course is for

The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is the UK’s leading Further Education College for those aged 16 plus with visual impairment.

Whatever your goal, moving onto Further Education, Higher Education, into the world of work, setting up our own business or independent living RNC has a range of qualifications and training to help you achieve.

Entry requirements

An interest in the subject area or career path is desirable, however entry requirements can be discussed individually during Pre-Entry Assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how businesses manage money, budgets, and financial records.
  • You'll examine enterprise and what it takes to plan and run a business.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing business problems and presenting solutions.
  • You'll build an understanding of the business environment, including competition and stakeholders.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hereford College of Arts. Assessment on the OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business combines coursework assignments and written examinations. Your work is assessed against OCR's marking criteria throughout the year, so you build evidence of your skills as you go rather than relying on a single end-of-year exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hereford College of Arts will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator: supporting day-to-day office and business operations.
  • Customer service advisor: handling enquiries and resolving issues for customers.
  • Sales assistant: working in retail or business-to-business sales environments.
  • Accounts assistant: supporting finance teams with basic bookkeeping tasks.
  • Marketing assistant: helping to plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Business support officer: providing operational support across an organisation.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Business (OCR): the natural next step, going deeper into strategy, finance, and management.
  • Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business: a broader qualification recognised by universities and employers.
  • Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship: combines work experience with a nationally recognised qualification.
  • T Level in Management and Administration: a two-year technical qualification with an industry placement, equivalent to three A levels.
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