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Level 2 Business Administration Course in Southwark

Cost£3,600.00
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start25 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Business and Administration Course in Southwark. Classes run at Southwark College Main Campus, part-time during the day over 18 weeks.

The course covers the core skills employers look for in office and admin roles. You'll study communication, document production, managing information, and how businesses operate day to day. Classes are structured to fit around other commitments, with daytime sessions spread across the week.

You'll need GCSE English at grade 1 or above, or a Functional Skills English Level 1, to join. You'll finish with a Level 2 Certificate in Business and Administration, awarded by Gateway Qualifications.

Who this course is for

The aims of the course are:

  • To help students who wish to progress to/within further education
  • To help students develop advance learning
  • To help students who are seeking to enter or return to work after unemployment

Entry requirements

Age 19+, Either GCSE English grade 1/F or above, Functional Skills English L1, or successful completion of a Level L1 qualification in a related subject. Plus an initial assessment that indicates an appropriate level of English ability, a satisfactory reference.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop written and verbal communication skills for a professional setting.
  • You'll learn how to produce and manage business documents.
  • You'll understand how to handle information and data accurately.
  • You'll explore how organisations are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll practise planning and organising your own workload.
  • You'll build skills in working with others and supporting colleagues.
  • You'll learn how to use digital tools and systems common in office environments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Southwark College Main Campus. Teaching combines tutor-led instruction with practical tasks and group work. Assessment is through assignments and portfolio-based evidence that you build up during the course. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southwark College Main Campus 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 or team.
  • Admin Assistant, handles correspondence, filing, and scheduling for a business.
  • Office Administrator, keeps office systems and records running smoothly.
  • Receptionist, manages front-of-house duties and visitor communications.
  • Data Entry Clerk, inputs and maintains accurate records for an organisation.
  • Customer Service Administrator, handles queries and supports customer-facing teams.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Business Administration Qualification, the next step if you want to move into a senior admin or team leader role.
  • Level 3 Customer Service Qualification, useful if you want to specialise in customer-facing work.
  • Level 2 or 3 IT User Skills Qualification, builds the digital skills that many admin roles now require.
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