BTEC First Certificate In Business Level 2 (Events and Marketing)
Take your first step into the world of business with this nationally recognised BTEC qualification.
This one-year course covers six engaging units designed to develop real-world skills that employers value. You’ll learn how to set up and grow a successful business, manage money confidently in both personal and business settings, and work effectively as part of a team.
Through realistic business simulations, you’ll gain hands-on experience delivering events and marketing projects for both internal and external clients – valuable experience that will stand out on your CV.
Not sure what you want to do in the future?
This course is ideal if you want to keep your options open while building a broad range of practical skills and business knowledge. You’ll explore different areas of business while developing confidence, communication skills and problem-solving abilities that are useful in any career.
You’ll also benefit from visits to successful businesses and insights from a range of guest speakers, giving you a real understanding of how businesses operate in the modern world.
Whether you plan to work in a business or run your own one day, the knowledge and experience you gain on this course will give you a powerful foundation for your future career.
What you’ll study:
Unit 1: Enterprise in the Business World (core)
Unit 2: Finance for Business (core)
Unit 9: Principles of Marketing (core)
Unit 20: Delivering and Improving Customer Service**
Unit 21: Effective Business Communication**
Unit 11: Building Successful Business Teams
** Unit 20 and Unit 21 are both double points units.
Unit 19: Introducing Project Management will also provide the framework for our Events and Marketing Academy.
Students are required to complete 70 hours of work experience for the forthcoming academic year.
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Assessments
Assessment for this programme is achieved in two ways. All of the above units are assessed through coursework and the completion of assignments, with the exception of Unit 2 – Finance for Business and Unit 9 – Principles of Marketing which are assessed in form of external examinations.
With all units, students are given 2 opportunities to obtain a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade, whether it’s assessed via coursework or external exam.
Entry Requirements
All entrants must hold four GCSEs at grade 3 or equivalent (or above), including GCSE Maths and English. If you do not have a GCSE grade 4 in Maths and/or English you will continue studying these subjects alongside your chosen course(s). At the end of the year, you are expected to have completed and achieved all the components of your Level 2 Study Programme and improved your Maths and English skills before progressing to your next level course.
Progression
You can progress naturally onto our Level 3 Business qualifications, including the T Level in Business and Administration or other Level 3 programmes. As a nationally recognised qualification, it also opens the door to trainee-level employment.
Study Programme
Every full-time student at North Devon College will have their own Study Programme which will include:
– Your academic or vocational qualification.
– Maths and English Language development – if you have not achieved GCSE grade 4 in either of these subjects.
– Work Experience – hours will vary depending on your qualification and course level.
– Tutor Support – to support your personal, academic and professional development.
– Sustainability – helping you to identify how you can improve the sustainability of your future employment sectors.
– Personal Development Awards – developing six key areas of personal and employability behaviours to prepare you for the working world.
Why North Devon College should be your first choice
North Devon College offers quality education and training across North Devon. We aim to provide outstanding learning, excellent facilities, strong connections to employers and a supportive environment to help you fulfil your education goals and set you on your path to the career of your dreams.
SUPPORTIVE
We offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can flourish and feel a valued member of the college and wider community.
INSPIRING
Our teaching spaces and facilities are some of the best in the region, providing stimulating and true-to-life learning environments.
CONNECTED
We’ll provide you with the experiences you need to be ready for employment or the next step on your educational journey.
