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Level 2 Business (Adults)

at Tameside College, Ashton-Under-Lyne · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate1 yearPart time

What the college says

Ready for a fresh start or a new direction? This Level 2 Business & Retail course is designed to help you build confidence, gain practical skills, and move closer to employment or career progression. Youll develop a strong understanding of how businesses operate while gaining the skills employers value most. From customer service and teamwork to marketing and communication, this course prepares you for real workplace situations in retail, office, and customer-focused roles. No exams. No pressure. Just real skills for real jobs. Through engaging, hands-on activities, youll learn how to communicate professionally, work effectively in a team, and understand how successful businesses run. Youll also explore areas such as promoting products, working with customers, and business organisation. By the end of the course, youll have built a portfolio of work that shows what you can do � giving you something real to take to interviews and employers.

What you need to get on

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Were looking for learners who: * Want to improve their job prospects * Are ready to learn and try something new * Are motivated to take the next step

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Tameside One

    Wellington Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6BL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 16 September 2026 · Ashton-Under-Lyne

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