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Business & Professional Studies

These courses are ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in the Art & Design field. Kidderminster College vocational art and design programmes are offered across a range of disciplines, including fine art, 3D, graphic design, textiles and photography. The will allow you to explore your creativity, learn new techniques and specialise in an area of your choice.

Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Business

Course Content

The course has been designed to develop and recognise learners understanding of business functions and activities. It accredits achievements in a modern, practical way that is relevant in a work context. The course provides the basic knowledge and understanding as well as a focused preparation in specified areas required in business organisations. Ideal for those who will be expected to work autonomously in carrying out business tasks, it is suitable for those seeking employment as well as those already employed who wish to further develop their skills. The course consists of three compulsory core units plus three specialist units and covers:



  • Exploring business purposes

  • Developing customer relations

  • Investigating financial control

  • Business communication

  • People in organisations providing business & administrative support

Jobs and Careers

A variety of business roles, including activities within accounting, administration, customer services, finance, IT, personnel and self-employment.

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Course code: FT026
Section: Foundation, Community & Professional Studies.
Progression routes: Could allow you to progress onto BTEC Level 3 in Business. Alternatively, candidates could progress onto a Level 3 Private Secretary’s Diploma, depending upon specialisms.
Duration: One year full-time
Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs, grade D-E or an equivalent qualification.
Interview required: Yes
Fee: If you are aged 19+ a fee may be payable - please check with Learner Services.
Additional costs / materials required: None.
Tutor contact: Liz Sparke or Terry Tipping on 01562 512090. lsparke@kidderminster.ac.uk or ttipping@kidderminster.ac.uk
Qualifications gained: Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Business.
Awarding body: Edexcel
Examinations / assessment: Course work assignments will be assessed internally and externally moderated.