Business BTEC First Diploma Level 2

Senior management positions, such as PR director/head of corporate affairs can range from £40,000 to £100,000 (salary data collected Oct 08).

Summary

This business qualification gives you a good understanding of business and an insight into the many different aspects, it includes human resources, sales and marketing and customer relations. You will also be given the opportunity to put your skills to the test with work related activities. After this course you can progress on to an Extended Diploma qualification in business, retail or secretarial and administration or gain employment at a trainee level.

Entry Requirements

• At least 136 GCSE entry points. This should include English and Maths at D grade or higher or Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English. Alternatively, students who have successfully completed a full Level 1 Diploma qualification will be considered for a place on the course.

What will I be doing on the course?

Four mandatory units:

• Business Purposes
• Business Organisations
• Financial Forecasting for Business
• People in Organisations

Between four and eight additional units, for example

• Customer Relations
• Starting a Small Business
• Personal Selling
• Business Communication
• Consumer Rights
• The Marketing Plan

How will I be assessed?

All units are assessed by assignments, which are graded at pass, merit or distinction.

What will I need?

A text book and costs for any extended trips.

What can I do next?

• Progress to Level 3 qualifications, for example, BTEC Extended Diploma in Business
• Enter employment in the business sector

Additional Activities

English functional skills and personal, learning and thinking skills will be part of your main area of learning. Trips, visits and guest speakers will be included showing the theory being put into practice. Either work experience or a two day off site practical exercise will be part of your learning.