City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration
Course content
Units have different credit values and to achieve the Certificate students must gain a total of 21 credits.
Mandatory units
- Manage own performance in a business environment
- Improve own performance in a business environment
- Work in a business environment
- Communicate in a business environment
Worth 9 credits
Optional units
Minimum of 4 optional units to gain 12 credits. Units include:
- Use occupational health and safety guidelines when using keyboards
- Produce documents in a business environment
- Using office equipment
- Maintain and issue stock
Who is the course for?
The Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration qualification is aimed at anyone progressing from the Level 1 Certificate in Business and Administration qualification.
Assessment method
To gain this qualification you will need to evidence that you have undertaken each unit. A qualified tutor will assess you using:
- Observations – direct observation by your tutor watching you produce work
- Oral questions – direct questions asked by your tutor to check your understanding
- Written questions – questions you must answer in order to check your understanding of the subject area
- Recorded discussions
- Video recordings
Entry requirements
Students must have achieved or are working towards an English and maths qualification at Level 2 or above.
Future opportunities / career options
Progression is to further education at a higher level or to find employment within the administration industry.
When is the course run?
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am – 12 noon
Course Fees
Courses are free for all students aged 16 – 18 (or up to 24 if you declare a disability and have an Education, Health & Care Plan).
For people aged 19+ the course fee is £360. Not everyone pays course fees, please see Money Matters for further information.