About this course
The BTEC Level 2 Business Extended Certificate course is a practical, work related qualification. This course is equivalent to four GCSE at Grade A-C. Students learn by completing assignments that are based upon realistic workplace situations, activities and demands as well as two exams.
What you will study
The units you will study will include:
- Enterprise in the Business World
- Finance for Business
- Principles of Marketing
- Recruitment, Selection and
- Employment
- Business Online
- Principles of Customer Service
Entry requirements
4 GCSE A-D including Maths and English
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information
Start date
1 September 2025
End date
19 June 2026
Time of day
Day Time
Full Time
18 hours per week
Course code
BSCR2F16
L2
Qualification
Business
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What our students say
I have really enjoyed my time studying Business at Cardiff and Vale College. I have learnt so much! The teaching and support has been great throughout.
Daria Simione
Level 3 Business learner
Career prospects & further study
7%
By 2025 this industry is predicted to grow by 7% across the Cardiff Capital Region, leading to 2,500 additional jobs. (Lightcast 2021).
Following the completion of this course you can progress onto one of our Level 3 courses including:
Financial Studies, Securities and Investment
Business - National Foundation Diploma
Business Administration (Professional)
Locations
Barry Campus