Business National Award OCR Level 2
This course is suitable for preparation for employment in the business sector, particularly in job roles where you will be expected to use communication and IT skills, liaise with customers and carry out customer-facing operational roles. This qualification is especially suitable for those wishing to gain a Level 2 qualification to support further study in FE. This course is 100% coursework and equivalent to 2 GCSEs at grades A–C.
The Business National Award course can be taken in conjunction with OCR Level 2 National Award in ICT to make 4 GCSE equivalent course – OCR National Certificate in Business and ICT.
This course would be suitable for students who:
- want to learn about how the business world works
- want to develop skills, knowledge and understanding that will enable progression
Typical Units of Study
- Investigating Business – This unit looks at why and how companies operate in different ways.
- Communication in Business – A practical unit based on business communication skills, both IT and non-IT based, written and verbal.
- Keeping Customers Happy – A Unit based on Manchester Airport. Another practical Unit studying how the airport deals with meeting the needs of its many different types of customer.
There are no exams. Your tutor will assess your work for all Units and this will be checked by OCR. Three Units make up the qualification.
It is possible to study individual units alongside other qualifications if you want to.
Progression Routes
- You can start work in roles such an office, sales or administration assistant and undertake NVQ or other occupational qualifications.
- You can take Level 3 qualifications when combined with other GCSE subjects at C or above.
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OCR National Certificate in Business Level 2