Level 2 NCFE Diploma in Skills for Business

Course outline 

This qualification is ideal for learners who want to develop an understanding of the essential skills required to work successfully in a business environment, and gives them an understanding of business culture and responsibilities. This qualification also allows learners to develop the skills required to solve problems, communicate and work effectively with others, and gives them the opportunity to learn how to manage and improve their own performance in a business environment. 

Every type of business environment requires the ability to be organised, to use office equipment, work with others, deal with customers, answer the telephone, write letters, complete business documents and much more. 

Over the course you will develop a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the areas of enterprise, finance, marketing and team building in business. 

Entry requirements  

The entry requirements for this course are 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 including English and Maths. 

What can it lead to? 

This study programme will give you an insight into the world of further education and employment. The programme is designed to offer you the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and understanding which will prepare you for further learning or training at level 3 and develop knowledge and skills in the business area. It will also develop your skills and personal qualities in preparation for all areas of employment and provide a basis for further study and motivation towards your career development.  

On completion of the study programme you could progress to further qualifications including:  

• Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business (various pathways)  
• Level 3 Applied General Certificate in Business and Enterprise  
• Levels 3 Diploma in Customer Service 
• Level 3 Diploma in Management Skills and Knowledge 

What are the course outcomes? 

The aim of Study Programmes is ‘to maximise the potential of young people to progress to higher education and/or skilled employment by ensuring that vocational routes to higher education and employment are seen as high quality and a genuine alternative to academic routes’. This will mean that as a 16-19 year-old you’ll be offered high quality Study Programmes aimed at giving you the best opportunity to move into further education or employment. 

Course content 

Course content for Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Business involves choosing 6 units from a choice of 10: 

• Business culture and responsibilities 
• Deliver customer service in a business environment 
• Produce documents in a business environment 
• Solve problems in a business environment 
• Work with others in a business environment 
• Communicate in a business environment 

How will you be assessed? 

The NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Business is a knowledge-based qualification which is internally assessed via coursework portfolio. 

Is there an interview? 

Yes 

Equipment Required? 

There are no specific resource requirements for this qualification.