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Free Level 2 Business Studies Course in Hereford

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 Studies Course in Hereford. Classes run full-time during the day at Hereford College of Arts. You'll start with a pre-entry assessment so the college can discuss the right level and plan your learning. The course takes one year and covers the core areas of business, giving you a solid grounding in how organisations work. It's a strong foundation for further study or entry-level business roles.

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 examine finance basics, including how businesses manage money and budgets.
  • You'll look at human resources and the role people play in a business.
  • You'll develop skills in business communication, both written and verbal.
  • You'll investigate how external factors such as the economy and competition affect businesses.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hereford College of Arts. The OCR Cambridge Technical is assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and external examinations. Your work across units contributes to your overall grade, so assessment is ongoing throughout the year rather than all at the end.

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, handling day-to-day office and business tasks
  • Customer service advisor, supporting customers for a business or organisation
  • Sales assistant, working in retail or business-to-business sales
  • Accounts assistant, supporting a finance team with basic bookkeeping
  • Marketing assistant, helping to promote products or services
  • Receptionist, managing communications and front-of-house for a business

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Business (OCR) - the natural next step, going deeper into business strategy, finance, and management.
  • Level 3 BTEC National in Business - a widely accepted route into higher education or employment.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration - suited to those heading into office or operations roles.
  • A university foundation year or degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, if you want to study at a higher level.
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