BTEC Business
BTEC Level 2 Business is a practical, career‑focused pathwaydesigned to help you understand how businesses operate in the real world. You’ll explore enterprise, finance and workplace skills through applied learning, assignments and real‑life business scenarios. You can choose from Level 2 Business Certificate (worth two GCSE's) or
Level 2 Business Extended Certificate (worth three GCSE's)
- Qualification
- L2 BTEC
- Exam Board
- Pearson
- Duration
- 1 year
Why study BTEC Business at St Brendan’s?
BTEC Level 2 Business is a practical, vocational course designed for students who want to learn how businesses operate in the real world. You’ll develop knowledge and understanding of enterprise, finance and workplace skills through applied learning and real‑life business scenarios.
This course is ideal if you prefer coursework‑based study and want to build confidence, independence and employability skills before progressing to Level 3 or employment. At St Brendan’s, learning is structured, supportive and focused on helping you succeed.
Entry requirements
- 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above
- Including GCSE English Language grade 3
- Including GCSE Maths grade 3
What else do I need to know?
4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above
Including GCSE English Language grade 3
Including GCSE Maths grade 3
To obtain the Extended Certificate in Business, students must accumulate a total of 360 credits.
This qualification comprises a comprehensive range of units selected to enrich your learning experience:
Unit 1 - Enterprise in the business world - 30 Credits
Unit 2 - Finance for business - 30 Credits
Unit 3 - Pomoting a brand - 30 Credits
Unit 9 - Pinciples of marketing - 30 Credits
Unit 13 - Financial planning and forecasting - 30 Credits
Unit 24 - Work experience in business - 60 Credits
Unit 31 - Managing personal finances - 30 Credits
Learning takes place through projects and assignments that reflect real business scenarios. Lessons include teacher guidance, independent work, group activities and practical tasks that help you apply theory to workplace situations.
Assessment includes:
Internally assessed assignments
Externally assessed examinations set and marked by Pearson
Final grades are awarded as Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction Star, with regular feedback provided throughout the course to support improvement.
Excellent IT facilities and internet access
Use of office software to complete assignments
Access to learning and study resources
During the course, students are charged for printing and there are also costs incurred when privately buying reliable storage devices to back up their electronic files. Students are expected to present the majority of their work electronically to reduce printing costs, but there may some occasions when printing is necessary. In addition, a number of visits and a work placement will be arranged which may require students to make a contribution towards costs.
There are no restricted subject combinations. Your wider programme will be discussed as part of guidance to ensure it supports your future plans.
BTEC Level 2 Business supports progression to:
BTEC Level 3 Business
Other Level 3 vocational or applied courses
Apprenticeships or employment pathways
The course includes a mandatory work experience placement, allowing you to apply classroom learning in a real business environment. This placement forms an essential part of one of the units.
Progression opportunities
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