Business Level 2

Over the year you will complete different units that cover a wide range of business topics including: Researching business ideas Business ownership Business resources Market research Marketing & promotion Legal requirements Finance and cash flow Creating a business plan

Each unit builds on knowledge and skills you developed in the previous unit. This qualification is ideal for learners who want to develop an understanding of the essential skills required to work successfully in a business environment, and gives them an understanding of business culture and responsibilities. This qualification also allows learners to develop the skills required to solve problems, communicate and work effectively with others, and gives them the opportunity to learn how to manage and improve their own performance in a business environment.

Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English or maths at grade 3.

You will create a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates achievement of 100% of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria associated with each unit.

The types of evidence for the portfolio could include:

Assignments/projects/reports Presentations Creating marketing materials Writing a business plan Creating financial documents Conducting market research Record of oral and written questioning

You will achieve a NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Creating a business start up

Learners who achieve this qualification and a grade 4 in English and maths could progress to:

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies AAT Foundation Diploma in Accounting and Business Level 2 Previous students have progressed from their level 2 programme, to level 3 and then to university.

There will be additional fees for any educational trips planned to support course work.