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Free Level 2 Business Admin Course in Barrow-in-Furness – Furness College Channelside Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Business Administration Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run at Furness College Channelside Campus, full-time during the day. The course takes one year and covers the core skills businesses rely on every day: communication, administration, IT, and working with customers and colleagues. It's a practical, structured route into business administration work. The OCR cambridge technical diploma in business administration qualification is well suited to those who want focused, full-time study rather than fitting learning around other commitments.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll develop business communication skills, including written and verbal communication in professional settings.
  • You'll learn how to manage information and records effectively.
  • You'll understand how organisations are structured and how different departments work together.
  • You'll practise using IT systems and software used in business environments.
  • You'll learn how to handle customer queries and deliver good customer service.
  • You'll develop skills in planning, organising, and supporting business operations.
  • You'll understand workplace regulations, including health and safety responsibilities.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Furness College Channelside Campus. Assessment is a mix of coursework, assignments, and practical tasks completed throughout the year. There are no formal written exams for all units; much of your assessment is portfolio-based, showing what you can do in realistic business scenarios. Your tutor will give feedback as you progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator: supporting day-to-day office and admin operations.
  • Office administrator: managing correspondence, files, and schedules.
  • Receptionist: first point of contact in a business or organisation.
  • Customer service advisor: handling enquiries and resolving customer issues.
  • Data entry clerk: maintaining accurate records and databases.
  • Administrative assistant: providing support across a range of business functions.
  • Team secretary: organising meetings, documents, and communications for a team.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Business: the next step if you want to go deeper into business administration and management.
  • Level 3 Business Administration NVQ: a work-based qualification recognised by employers for supervisory and senior admin roles.
  • Level 3 AAT Accounting Qualification: if you want to move into finance and accounts within a business setting.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business: a higher-level option if you're considering a route toward management or degree-level study.
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