Business Workskills Level 2
BTEC Extended Certificate
This course has been designed to offer you a programme of study to improve your understanding of employability skills with a focus on business.
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Level 2
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - September - June
Where -
2 Locations
Huddersfield Centre
Springfield Sixth Form Centre
Course Overview
This is a flexible course that will give you the knowledge, skills and understanding that are relevant and useful for both you and potential employers. You will learn how to search and apply for jobs and prepare for interviews, as well as managing your own money and being responsible for other people’s money. WorkSkills are BTEC qualifications that are designed to develop your employability skills.
To help build your understanding of the world of business, you will have the opportunity to be involved in enterprise activities and projects and participate in open discussions with outside agencies as part of a developed guest speaker programme.
You will be taught the essential skills that employers look for, including effective teamwork, enhancing your communication skills and using your initiative, which will help in developing your employability skills and building up your confidence. The course will also cover exciting topics, such as interviewing skills, leadership skills and forming professional working relationships.
You will take part in our work placement programme and will be supported in finding the right placement for you to ensure you can develop all skills and knowledge learnt within the classroom. You will be expected to put theory into practice on your placement.
This is a flexible course that will give you the knowledge, skills and understanding that are relevant and useful for both you and potential employers. You will learn how to search and apply for jobs and prepare for interviews, as well as managing your own money and being responsible for other people’s money. WorkSkills are BTEC qualifications that are designed to develop your employability skills.
You will be taught the essential skills that employers look for, including effective teamwork, enhancing your communication skills and using your initiative, which will help in developing your employability skills and building up your confidence. The course will also cover exciting topics, such as interviewing skills, leadership skills and forming professional working relationships.
To help build your understanding of the world of business, you will have the opportunity to be involved in enterprise activities and projects and participate in open discussions with outside agencies as part of a developed guest speaker programme.
You will take part in our work placement programme and will be supported in finding the right placement for you to ensure you can develop all skills and knowledge learnt within the classroom. You will be expected to put theory into practice on your placement.
Core Skills Gained:
A minimum of 4 GCSEs with the following grades: English at 3 or above and maths at 2 or above and 2 other GCSEs at 3 or above.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
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You will be assessed through discussions, observations, group activities and presentations and written assessments.
Why work in the Business & Professional Industry?
Employment in Business Management roles is down NAN% since 2021
Wide range of jobs in the Business & Professional Industry
Excellent choice of employers in the Business & Professional Industry
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