Free Level 2 Business Skills Course in Dartford

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Skills for Business Course in Dartford. Classes run at North Kent College Dartford, full-time during the day. Over one year, you'll build the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to work as an administrator in legal and professional services. This free skills for business course is funded, so there's no tuition fee to worry about. At the end of the year, you'll be ready to apply for a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship with legal and professional services employers.

Who this course is for

The one-year Level 2 Administration for Legal & Professional Services programme is suitable for learners aged 16+ (Year 11 leavers). We will train you in the skills, knowledge and behaviours you need to become an apprentice administrator in the Legal and Professional Services industries.

At the end of the one-year Level 2 programme, you will be able to apply for a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship we have created with legal and professional services employers in London or alternatively progress onto the Level 3 Administration for Legal & Professional Services programme.

Our programme is divided into three distinct areas being Administration, Technical and Legal and within those areas you will learn the following:

SKILLS Proficiency in key administrative tasks such as maintaining filing systems and records, organising business travel, drafting emails, planning events, diary management to arrange meetings and related meeting documentation, as well as the basics of co-ordinating mail, printing, photocopying and scanning.

Intermediate technical skills in the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook for the production of professional documents and correspondence.

Proofreading of professional documents and development of literacy skills.

KNOWLEDGE Understanding the structure of an organisation and the fundamentals of business. Awareness of key regulation and policies in the workplace, legal terminology and the UK legal and political system. Introduction to criminal law and civil law and its impact on everyday life.

BEHAVIOURS Preparation for the professional workplace by the development of transferable skills such as organisation and prioritisation, verbal communication and presentation delivery, customer service, teamwork, and commitment to professionalism and self-development.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the administrative skills used in legal and professional services workplaces.
  • You'll learn how professional services businesses are organised and how they operate.
  • You'll practise the communication skills needed to work with colleagues and clients.
  • You'll understand the behaviours and standards expected in a professional office environment.
  • You'll build the knowledge needed to progress into a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom full-time, five days a week during the day. Learning is practical and knowledge-based, covering the skills and behaviours needed for business administration roles. Assessment is carried out through coursework, assignments, and ongoing tasks throughout the year. There are no formal written exams at the end.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Dartford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator: entry-level office support in legal or professional firms
  • Legal secretary: administrative support in a law firm or chambers
  • Office assistant: general admin and coordination in a business setting
  • Client services assistant: first point of contact for clients and enquiries
  • Business support officer: admin and operations support across departments

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship: the direct next step, working with legal and professional services employers while earning a wage.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration: a classroom-based route to the same level if an apprenticeship isn't the right fit.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business: broader business qualification if you want to keep your options open before specialising.