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Free Level 2 Business Course in Wallsend

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Nov 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC First Extended Certificate in Business in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day.

You'll explore how businesses are run and develop skills that employers across many sectors value. The course suits anyone looking to build a solid foundation in business.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = QBUS | Course Title = Business Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60068164 | Qualification Aim Title = BTEC First Extended Certificate in Business | College Delivery Area = Sport Professional and Creative Industries (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll study customer service principles and how to meet customer needs.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance, including budgets and costs.
  • You'll examine marketing and how businesses promote their products and services.
  • You'll develop communication skills used in professional workplaces.
  • You'll look at how businesses plan and make decisions.

How you will learn

The BTEC First is assessed mainly through assignments and projects rather than exams. You'll complete units in the classroom, producing written work and practical tasks that your tutor marks. Some units may include a set task completed under timed conditions. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tyne Metropolitan 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 enquiries and helps customers in person or by phone.
  • Admin assistant, manages records, correspondence, and scheduling for a team.
  • Retail assistant, works on the shop floor serving customers and processing sales.
  • Receptionist, greets visitors and coordinates front-of-house tasks.
  • Sales support assistant, helps a sales team with orders and customer contact.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Diploma in Business (Level 3), a natural next step that goes deeper into business strategy, law, and finance.
  • Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, combines work-based learning with a nationally recognised qualification.
  • T Level in Management and Administration, a two-year full-time course for those aiming toward higher-level business roles.
  • A-Level Business Studies, for those considering university entry.
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