Overview
Business Intermediate (Level 2)The NCFE Level 2 Skills for Business course is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to succeed in a business environment. It provides students with an understanding of how businesses operate and helps them build the essential workplace skills that employers value, including communication, teamwork, customer service and problem solving. The qualification is suitable for students who are interested in business-related careers and wish to progress to further study or employment.
Students will gain an understanding of business culture, responsibilities and professional working practices.
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Entry requirements
Essential:
- Four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including English and/or maths, or a relevant Level 1 qualification.
- Successful interview and initial assessment.
What qualification will I gain?
NCFE Diploma in Skills for Business (Level 2).
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is mainly through the completion of coursework and a portfolio of evidence. Students will undertake a range of practical assignments, projects, presentations and workplace-related tasks that demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
The qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured by NCFE. There are no formal external examinations.
Why study this course?
This course provides students with a strong foundation for a wide range of careers in business, administration, customer service, marketing, human resources, finance and management.
It focuses on developing transferable skills that can be applied across many different industries and workplaces.
On the course, students will:
- Develop practical business skills that are relevant to real workplace situations
- Build confidence in communication, teamwork and customer service
- Gain experience of project-based learning and problem solving
- Learn about business culture, innovation and professional behaviours
- Develop organisational and digital skills that employers value
- Achieve a nationally recognised qualification that supports progression to Level 3 study or employment.
Benefits of studying the course:
- Improved employability skills
- Greater understanding of how businesses operate
- Preparation for further study in business-related subjects
- Development of professional behaviours and workplace confidence
- Opportunities to explore a range of business career pathways.
Course content
Areas studied :
- Business Culture and Responsibilities
- Deliver Customer Service in a Business Environment
- Produce Documents in a Business Environment
- Solve Problems in a Business Environment
- Work with Others in a Business Environment
- Communicate in a Business Environment
- Contribute to Running a Project
- Innovation in a Business Environment
- Manage and Improve Own Performance in a Business Environment
- Respond to Change in a Business Environment
The programme develops both business knowledge and practical workplace skills, preparing students for progression into further study and employment.
What skills will I gain?
You will develop:
- Professional communication skills
- Customer service skills
- Teamworking and collaboration
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Time management and organisation
- Project planning and delivery
- Digital and document production skills
- Independent learning and self-management
- Adaptability and resilience
- Business awareness and commercial understanding
- Presentation and interpersonal skills
- Innovation and creative thinking
These transferable skills are highly valued by employers and will support progression into a wide range of business-related careers and further study opportunities.
Next steps
Students can progress to Level 3 study:
- T Level Business Management and Administration
- T Level Marketing
- T Level Accounting
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk
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Funding Information
All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses might still be free if you’re under 19 or 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. Whether you need to pay a fee and how much will be dependent on the programme you choose to study. For more information call 0345 658 8990.
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If you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. You can also pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.
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Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
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Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.