This qualification will give you experience and a wide range of knowledge and skills in Business. You will develop important skills needed by employers and it will provide the stepping stones for entry to employment.
This Level 2 Diploma supports individuals through the development of the knowledge and skills relating to personal enterprise development and how this can support in playing a part in the community and the wider society.
It also supports individuals to explore either how to search for sustainable employment through the development of the knowledge and skills to be a productive member of staff or to explore whether self-employment is a valid option as a career pathway and what would be involved in taking this forward.
UNITS/TOPICS COVERED:
All 16–18-year-olds are required to complete a minimum of 1 week’s work placement (35 hours)* at a time agreed by your department head.
*Exact number of hours required be confirmed at interview..
5 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and Maths; or a Level 1 qualification plus English and Maths at the appropriate level.
Obtaining a Merit or above overall grade in the Business Level 2 Certificate course will allow you to move on to the Business Level 3 BTEC National Foundation Diploma or employment at a junior level.
There is a continued assessment throughout the programme, allowing students to improve and develop continually. Assessment comes in a range of forms including reports, practical assessment and observation, online assessments and presentations.
Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP and are studying a full-time course, do not have to pay a course fee.
Students aged 19+ (without an EHCP) may have to pay tuition fees. Please contact Client Services for more information.
For more information about financial support, please click here.
Please note:
There may be additional costs for equipment and educational visits.
This information will be given at your interview and will be payable at enrolment.
