Level 2

Skills for Business Level 2

This qualification provides students with an understanding of the essential skills required to work successfully in a business environment. You will learn the skills needed to solve problems in business, an understanding of business culture…

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This qualification provides students with an understanding of the essential skills required to work successfully in a business environment. You will learn the skills needed to solve problems in business, an understanding of business culture and responsibilities and how to successfully communicate and work with others.

There will be an opportunity to develop the skills required to manage and improve your own performance in a business environment.

Find out more about our A Level pathways and how to apply

If you want to develop the skills to enable you to work in a business environment this course is for you.

We will help you to develop your skills in business and prepare for work. You must be willing to learn new skills, keen to succeed and prepared to work and study hard.

You will study topics including:

  • Business culture and responsibilities
  • Customer service
  • How to produce documents in a business environment
  • Communication skills
  • Working with others in different situations
  • How to improve your own performance

In addition, you will learn essential Maths, English and IT skills that employers require in the workplace.

4 x GCSEs at 3 or above including maths and/or English or equivalent or a Level 1 qualification in a relevant subject.

We will invite you to a Course information meeting event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

You will provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.

We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

Success on this course will allow you to progress into employment, an apprenticeship or continue to a Level 3 business course.

This course is free to anyone aged 16-18. You shouldn’t expect any additional costs for this course. However, if you are on a limited income, you may be eligible to receive help for any extra costs from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.

How to apply?

Your admissions journey will follow a number of straightforward steps and will likely follow a similar format to the steps outlined on our ‘How to Apply‘ page.

For 16-18 courses, places will be offered for a specific course of study at City of Bristol College, subject to the applicant meeting all course entry criteria.

What support is available to me as a student?

You’ll have our support for every step of your studies. We’re here to help make sure you get the support that you need to succeed.

  • Careers Advice
  • Learning Support
  • Students in Care
  • Fees & Financial Support
  • Mental Health Support
  • Academic and Personal Support
What facilities will I have access to as a student here?

From state-of-the-art engineering, construction and motor vehicle centres to welcoming spaces for A Levels, technical and vocational courses, our facilities are designed to support students in developing the skills, knowledge and experience they need for their future.

Explore our centres, as well as our training restaurants and salons, where students can put their learning into practice in professional environments.

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