BTEC Business
Applied business education for future entrepreneurs. Develop enterprise, finance, and marketing skills through hands-on projects — then progress to Level 3.
Ages 14-16
Years 10–11
7 Mandatory Units
4 PSA + Optional Modules
480 GLH
One-Year Programme
Enterprise Portfolio
Real Business Projects
Applied Business Education
Prime School's BTEC Business Level 2 diploma combines core business theory with hands-on enterprise experiences. Learners build commercial awareness, digital fluency, and teamwork while delivering solutions for real clients.
Business
Foundations
Master the language of business purpose, organisational structures, and financial forecasting from day one.
Entrepreneurial
Mindset
Design, launch, and evaluate small business ideas with structured coaching and community showcases.
Customer & Digital
Insight
Create marketing plans, manage online presence, and explore customer journeys across digital channels.
Professional
Skills
Grow communication, teamwork, customer service, and digital productivity for early career success.
Specification
The Level 2 suite offers Award (120 GLH), Certificate (240 GLH), Extended Certificate (360 GLH), and Diploma (480 GLH) pathways. Units 1–4 are Pearson Set Assignments, building core knowledge before learners tailor optional content to finance, retail, enterprise, or logistics interests.
| Unit | Title | GLH | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Purposes PSA | 30 | Mandatory |
| 2 | Business Organisations PSA | 30 | Mandatory |
| 3 | Financial Forecasting for Business PSA | 30 | Mandatory |
| 4 | The Marketing Plan PSA | 30 | Mandatory |
| 5 | People in Organisations | 30 | Mandatory |
| 6 | Using Office Equipment to Provide Business Support | 30 | Optional |
| 7 | Communication in Business Contexts | 30 | Optional |
| 8 | Training and Employment in Business | 30 | Optional |
| 9 | Personal Selling in Business | 30 | Optional |
| 10 | Customer Relations in Business | 60 | Optional |
| 11 | Business Online | 60 | Optional |
| 12 | Consumer Rights | 30 | Optional |
| 13 | Business Ethics | 30 | Optional |
| 14 | Bookkeeping for Business | 30 | Optional |
| 15 | Starting a Small Business | 60 | Mandatory |
| 16 | Working in Teams | 30 | Mandatory |
| 17 | Managing Personal Finances | 30 | Optional |
| 18 | Promoting and Branding in Retail Business | 60 | Optional |
| 19 | Visual Merchandising and Display Techniques for Retail Business | 60 | Optional |
| 20 | Lean Organisation Techniques in Business | 30 | Optional |
| 21 | Business Improvement Tools and Techniques | 30 | Optional |
| 22 | Enterprise in the Workplace | 60 | Optional |
| 23 | Sourcing and Buying in the Supply Chain | 30 | Optional |
| 24 | Technology in the Logistics Sector | 30 | Optional |
| 25 | Warehousing Skills in Logistics | 30 | Optional |
| 26 | Transport, Distribution & the Storage of Goods within the Logistics Industry | 30 | Optional |
| 27 | Working in a Contact Centre | 30 | Optional |
| 28 | Running a Small Business | 60 | Optional |
| 29 | The Importance of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship | 30 | Optional |
| 30 | Social Enterprise | 30 | Optional |
How You’ll Succeed in Level 2
Clear milestones, expert feedback, and enterprise coaching — so you know exactly what "excellent" looks like in business contexts.
Assessment at a Glance
- Teacher-set assignments, role plays, and presentations.
- Pearson Set Assignments for Units 1–4 to secure international benchmarking.
- Live briefs with local businesses and social enterprises.
Skills & Progression
- Market research, financial planning, and digital productivity skills.
- Curated digital portfolios evidencing skills, feedback, and reflection.
- Progression to Level 3 Business, Enterprise, or related pathways.
BTEC PATHWAY
Establish your business fundamentals—progress through Level 3 to develop strategic expertise, then advance to university-level HNC and HND qualifications for executive career readiness.
Business (Level 2) --> Business (Level 3) --> Business (Level 4) --> Business (Level 5)
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