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L2 - BTEC First Certificate in Business

L2 - BTEC First Certificate in Business

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This course will give you a good, practical introduction to working in business whether retail, marketing, banking, insurance or accounting. During the course, you will work individually and in small groups developing the skills you need to work in business including teamwork, innovation and entrepreneurship.

  • Entry Requirements


    4 x GCSEs at grade 3 or above (or a Level 1 qualification in a relevant subject) plus Maths and English at grade 3, or a Functional Skills qualification in maths and / or English.

    We will invite you to a Meet the Tutor event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

    We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

  • Course Content


    Throughout the course you will learn how businesses work and develop the skills needed to work in Finance, Marketing, Human Resources and Customer Service.

    This course is made up of six units, two core units (Enterprise in the Business World and Finance for Business) and five optional units.

    Unit 1 Exploring Business, Unit 2 (EXAM) Finance, Unit 3 Promoting a brand, Unit 9 (EXAM) Principles of Marketing, Unit 14 Business Online, Unit 18 Small Business Planning .

  • Progression Next Steps


    Most students progress to study Level 3 Business Studies.

    There are lots of opportunities available to you to progress across the South Thames Colleges Group and into the world beyond education.

    During your time with us you will have access to a dedicated team of careers and education advisors who will help you as you take the next steps towards achieving your goals.

  • Additional Information


    There will be the opportunity to visit local businesses and to hear from industry experts. More information will be available at enrolment.

  • Course Structure


    Your study programme is individual to you and comprises your main qualification, or group of qualifications, English and maths, tutorials, enrichment and employability including work experience/industrial placement. All these elements are compulsory, and you are required to attend and participate in all of them.

  • Assessment Details


    For this qualification you will complete exams and written assignments.