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NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Business
Ref:
601/2624/3
Sector:
Business, Administration and Law
Features:
Teaching materials available
Registration & certification fee:
£119.00
Level:
Level 2
Minimum entry age:
Pre-16
GLH:
360
TQT:
480
Credit value:
48
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About this qualification
This qualification is designed to provide transferable skills, knowledge and understanding that can be applied in any business setting. The units are aligned to National Occupational Standards for business and represent the core attributes required by employers in a range of business settings. Learners can progress into further study to build upon these skills or to focus on a more specific vocational pathway.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for learners aged pre-16 and above who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of the essential skills required to work successfully in a business environment, and gain an understanding of business culture and responsibilities.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved a Level 1 qualification.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded this qualification, learners must achieve a minimum of 6 units (minimum of 48 credits) from a choice of 10 graded optional units.
How is it assessed?
This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured via a portfolio of evidence.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
Learners do not need to be working to take this qualification.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to qualifications in business and administration.
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Useful links
Mandatory policies and fees | NCFE
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification specification (PDF | 990 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 813 KB)
Summary of changes (PDF | 31 KB)
Additional qualification information
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 108 KB)
Example progression map (PDF | 22 KB)
Teaching/delivery guidance
Example curriculum plan (PDF | 142 KB)
Example entry criteria and progression routes (PDF | 99 KB)
Example programme plan (PDF | 99 KB)
Example timetable - 30 weeks (PDF | 85 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 371 KB)
Teaching materials
Enhance (EEP) Resources
EEP User Guide
Price
Free
Enhance - Employability
Our free Enhance resources help you develop a bespoke, high-quality employability, enrichment, and pastoral (EEP) programme that complements learning and boosts transferable skills.
Price
Free
Enhance - Enrichment
Our free Enhance resources help you develop a bespoke, high-quality employability, enrichment, and pastoral (EEP) programme that complements learning and boosts transferable skills.
Price
Free
Enhance - Pastoral
Our free Enhance resources help you develop a bespoke, high-quality employability, enrichment, and pastoral (EEP) programme that complements learning and boosts transferable skills.
Price
Free
Unit breakdown
Optional units
Business Culture and Responsibilities (K/505/9689)
Deliver Customer Service in a Business Environment (M/505/9693)
Produce Documents in a Business Environment (A/505/9695)
Solve Problems in a Business Environment (L/505/9698)
Work With Others in a Business Environment (F/505/9701)
Communicate in a Business Environment (D/505/9690)
Contribute to Running a Project (J/505/9697)
Innovation in a Business Environment (A/505/9700)
Manage and Improve Own Performance in a Business Environment (R/505/9704)
Respond to Change in a Business Environment (Y/505/9705)