This course is perfect for anyone looking for a career in the business sector or to progress to a Level 3 course (please take the time to read the Level 3 course page). You will study topics such as Administration, Marketing and Finance and you will learn how to maximise the use of Digital skills in a work environment. The course provides you with excellent knowledge of key fields within the Business sector. If you are looking to start your own business this course will also give you the essential skills required to be successful.
You will study essential topics such as:
As part of your diploma, you'll also develop your Maths, English, and IT skills.
The course is both a theoretical and a practical course and will be delivered through a range of teaching methods including lectures, individual projects, guest speakers, workshops, trips, webinars.
You will earn a Business Level 2 Diploma from EDEXCEL.
To pass the course, you will complete practical assignments and coursework for the individual topics you study.
Admission is by interview with course tutors. A taster day in early July allows you to experience the course before making a commitment.
You will need 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above. which must include maths and English Literature or Language.
If you are progressing from a Level 1 Diploma in Business, you will also require a minimum of a merit grade and excellent levels of attendance.
No prior computer experience is necessary, though familiarity with word processing is beneficial. Depending on your qualifications, a diagnostic test in English and Maths may be required to ensure you have the needed skills.
If you have a learning difficulty or disability, please let us know when you apply; we'll provide support during the interview. We're also happy to assist with your application if needed.
The course includes business trips for real-world experience as well as guest speakers and career tutorials.
You are expected to dress appropriately, as if you were in a real working environment.
Most students who complete the Level 2 course advance to the Level 3 Business or a Level 2 Apprenticeship. Alternatively, you may choose to enter the workforce in the business and administration sector. Progression to any other course in the Business faculty will require you to achieve a minimum of a Merit grade and excellent attendance levels.
Throughout your diploma journey, you will receive guidance through a series of tutorials to help determine your career path, including support with internal application forms and external job applications.
Blossomfield Campus
Sept-2026
Various
TBC
N/A for 16 to 18 year olds
BMGBA153BCF0
Full Time
Production managers and directors in manufacturing plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources necessary for production in manufacturing industries including the maintenance of engineering items, equipment and machinery.
Receptionists receive and direct telephone calls and visitors to commercial, government and other establishments.
Job holders in this unit group manage and oversee major projects across all sectors of modern industry, commerce and the public sector, in areas such as e-commerce, business analysis, finance, product development, marketing, human resources.
Business Project and Finance Managers find out what the client or company wants to achieve. They agree timescales, costs and resources needed. They also draw up a detailed plan for how to achieve each stage of the project. They select and lead a project team. They negotiate with contractors and suppliers for materials and services. They also ensure that each stage of the project is progressing on time, on budget and to the right quality standards. They report regularly on progress to the client or to senior managers.
Jobholders in this unit group advise industrial, commercial and other establishments on a variety of management and business-related matters to assist in the formulation of financial and business policies in order to maximise growth or improve business performance.
Legal associate professionals provide administrative support for legal professionals, and investigate and make recommendations on legal matters that do not fall within the province of a normal court of law.
Business sales executives provide advice to existing and potential customers, and receive orders for specialist machinery, equipment, materials and other products or services that require technical knowledge.
Credit controllers perform financial, administrative and other tasks in relation to credit control and debt collection.
Office supervisors oversee operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of those carrying out general administrative and clerical work and performing specialist administrative and clerical duties in relation to finance, records, sales and other services to a variety of commercial, industrial and other non-governmental organisations and public agencies.
Supervisors directly supervise and coordinate the activities of office staff. They establish and monitor work schedules to meet the organisation's requirements. They liaise with managers and other senior staff to resolve operational problems. They also determine or recommend staffing and other needs to meet the organisation's requirements. They report as required to managerial staff on work-related matters.
Marketing Associate professionals assist in the development and implementation of projects which aim to elicit the preferences and requirements of consumers, businesses and other specified target groups so that suppliers may meet these needs.
Job holders in this unit group manage, organise and coordinate business conferences, exhibitions and similar events.
Pensions and insurance clerks and assistants provide general clerical support to senior colleagues and perform specialist clerical tasks in relation to the administration of pensions and insurance policies.
Finance officers oversee book-keeping, general accounting and other financial and related clerical functions mainly within local government and a variety of public sector organisations.
Human resources and industrial relations officers conduct research and advise on recruitment, training, staff appraisal and industrial relations policies and assist specialist managers with negotiations on behalf of a commercial enterprise, trade union or other organisation.
Human Resource Officers undertake research into pay differentials, productivity and efficiency bonuses and other payments. They develop and recommend personnel and industrial relations policies, assist with their implementation and draft staff handbooks. They also assist with negotiations between management and employees or trade unions concerning pay and conditions of employment. They interview candidates for jobs. They also advise on training and recruitment, negotiating procedures, salary agreements and other personnel and industrial relations issues. They deal with grievance and disciplinary procedures, and with staff welfare and counselling provision.
Office managers plan, organise and co-ordinate the activities and resources of offices within commercial, industrial and other non-governmental organisations and public agencies. (National and local government office managers are classified to unit group 3561: Public services associate professionals.)
Office Managers plan work schedules, assign tasks and delegate responsibilities. They advise on the handling of all correspondence and enquiries relating to accounts, sales, statistical and vacancy records. They also ensure that procedures for considering, issuing, amending and endorsing insurance policies are adhered too. They plan, organise and co-ordinate the activities and resources of other offices not elsewhere classified including box offices, other ticket offices and accommodation bureaux.
Job holders within this unit group manage shopping centres, residential areas and private estates, and arrange for the sale, purchase, rental and leasing of property on behalf of clients and employers.
Legal secretaries file and maintain legal and other records, transcribe notes and dictation into typewritten form and perform other routine clerical tasks in legal practices.
