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Business – Level 2 (Pre-T-Level)

Level 2 Diploma (Pre T-Level)

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Availability & Details

Business - OCR Level 2 Diploma SFY-BUSN2D/C01

Venue
South Downs Campus

Type of study
Vocational

Dates
Academic Year 2026-27 (1 year)

Examination board
Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations

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Overview

On this course you will follow a balanced programme of study that develops knowledge, skills and understanding in all areas of business.

Five GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language.

  • Business Purposes
  • Business Organisations
  • Financial Forecasting for Business
  • People in Organisations
  • The Marketing Plan
  • Verbal and Non-verbal Communication in Business Contexts
  • Assess the Success of a Business
  • Plan for Business

The teaching team will employ a variety of teaching and learning strategies, including teacher input, group discussions, visits, presentations, projects and hands-on use of computers.

You will develop practical skills in customer service, problem-solving, leadership and teamwork. An entrepreneurial mindset is at the core of our courses.

All units are assessed and graded internally by lecturers. The assessments range from reports, events, role plays and the production of other written documents.

Completion of this course with a Merit grade will allow you to progress onto the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business. If you achieve a Distinction grade and you achieve your GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4, you will be able to progress onto the T level Business or T Level Marketing. The course also gives learners the potential opportunity to progress into employment within a wide range of job roles across the business sector.


I’m really happy and pleased with my grades. I really loved my time at the college, I have also made lots of friends, it’s a really nice place to be, I don’t want to leave.

Lauren Piper, A Level student

I overcame a couple of barriers by working really hard to get the top grades. My experience was really good, with the course and the lecturers, the residentials and activities, together it was all really good. I had really great teaching support, I could always go to the lecturers and speak to them if I needed to.

David Stenning, Public Services student

The teaching and support was really great, the quality was really great, all the teachers really care about your education as well as your wellbeing, they take everything into consideration and they’re great.

Katie Whittingham, A Level student