Course overview
Get Set! to start your journey into the world of business with Nacro Education Peterborough.
If you’re thinking about a career in business, looking for something a bit different from mainstream college, and still want a nationally recognised certificate, our Get Set! for Business is a great place to start.
Crafted alongside industry experts, our Business Level 2 course is perfect for anyone interested in working in business, marketing, or HR.
Through work experience, practical learning in small, personalised classes and one-to-one support, you will come away with the experience, skills, and knowledge you need to kickstart your career in the business industry.
Giving you the transferable skills and knowledge, you need to start your career, progress onto further levels of study, or pursue an apprenticeship.
At the end of the course, you’ll have the hands-on experience and confidence you need to take your next step.
What will I learn?
At Nacro Education Spalding, we let you learn in your way, at your pace. On Get Set! for Business Level 2 you will develop your knowledge to get started in the world of business. Some of the topics you’ll cover are:
• Self-employment
• Marketing and promoting products
• Operations
• Customer service
• Events planning
During the course you will also develop key employability skills, such as career planning, self-management, problem solving, team working and personal budgeting. This means even if you decide not to go into a business career, you’ll be much more attractive to other future employers, as well as bursting with confidence.
You will be awarded the qualification following successful completion of the units through a portfolio of evidence.
Modules
As part of your Business Level 2 course, you will cover a range of modules designed to broaden your knowledge and skills and give you’re the confidence to take the next step. By completing these modules, you will be able to gain an industry recognised certification.
These include:
• Understanding Business Organisations
• Digital Marketing
• Working with Customers
As part of your Get Set! Business Level 2 course, you will also complete your GCSE English and/or maths, depending on whether you have achieved a grade 4 or above.
Assessment
At Nacro Education Spalding, we use a variety of assessment methods to ensure you achieve the Business Level 2 qualification.
You will be assessed through a combination of coursework and multiple-choice examinations. Modules are assessed in a range of ways, including observations on practical tasks or written assessments. Your teacher will go through all this when you sign up for the course.
Work experience
Our Get Set! courses give you the opportunity to gain real-world experience working in local businesses alongside the learning you’ll do at Nacro Education.
For Business Level 2, you will have the chance to do at least two weeks of relevant work experience to support your studies, gain experience, and potentially develop contacts with future employers. Our team will help you secure a work placement and will provide you with everything required for you to attend your placement. You will be given help to find a suitable placement and supported while working there, meaning you’ll leave with something impressive to add to your CV, as well as gaining practical experience and skills.
Enrichment opportunities
Enrichment activities allow you to gain valuable extra-curricular experiences that enable you to stand out on your CV. As part of all our Get Set! courses, you will be involved in a variety of enrichment opportunities which are on offer through the year, including:
• Email writing and communication skills.
• CV writing and interview practice.
• Job research.
For the Business Level 2 course, this will include trips, external visits, and social activities such as visiting London, Cadbury World, going bowling and escape rooms.
Career and progression
After successfully passing this course, you will have core knowledge to progress to a higher-level qualification and to move forward towards your chosen career.
Once you have completed your Business Level 2 course, you will be able to progress onto further levels of study such as a Level 3 qualification, or pursue an apprenticeship.
