Level 2 First Certificate in Business

Level 1 Diploma

Course Location

College

Trafford College

Location

Altrincham Campus

Further Details

Age

College 16-18

Department

Business & Law

Course Start Date

Monday 1st September 2025

Course Duration

Full-time, 1 Year

Course Time

09:00 - 16:45

Course Fee

£ 632.00
You may be eligible for support with your tuition fees - please visit the college website - funding and finance page for further information

Course Code

AFP-BU2C-1100

Course Overview

Businesses need employees to have a range of skills. With sessions in planning, promotion and the principles of marketing, which are essential if you want a business to be successful. You will also gain useful project management skills, which will help you organise your time, money and products/services effectively in a rapidly changing market.

Course Requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including maths and English.

What you will Learn

On this Level 2 course, you will learn about enterprise in the business world, finance, and how to plan and run a small business.

Assessment

The majority of the units are assessed and graded by course work assignments. Two units are externally assessed with one e-test and one written paper. An overall grade for the qualification is awarded to all learners who successfully complete all units. Grades awarded are Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*. The coursework is assessed through a range of methods including assignments, projects, presentations, role-plays and tests. Throughout the year you will build up a portfolio of work to show that you have passed each unit.

Progression

With further training or study, learners may progress into Business related careers such as accounting, administration, customer service, marketing, HR, IT personnel or sales.

The Level 2 First Certificate in Business, along side a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths, prepares you both for employment and more advanced Level 3 courses such as a BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Business, Accounting or Law.

Career Options

With further training or study, learners may progress into Business related careers such as accounting, administration, customer service, marketing, HR, IT personnel or sales.

Mandatory Units

The course is unit based and includes the following units:

Enterprise in the Business World
Finance for Business
Principles of Marketing

Plus students will continue to study maths and/or English

Contact Details

For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk

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Disclaimer

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.
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