The Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Business is ideal for learners who want to develop an understanding of the essential skills required to work successfully in a business environment, and gives them an understanding of business culture and responsibilities.

This qualification also allows learners to develop the skills required to solve problems, communicate and work effectively with others, and gives them the opportunity to learn how to manage and improve their own performance in a business environment.

About this qualification

This is a regulated qualification. The regulated number for this qualification is 601/2624/3.

The Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Business forms part of a suite of qualifications which have been developed to form the substantial qualification element of Study Programmes, and meet the Teaching Agency’s requirements for high-quality, rigorous qualifications in education.

This qualification may be eligible for funding.

Things you need to know

Qualification number (QN):601/2624/3
Aim reference: 60126243
Total Qualification Time: 480
Guided learning hours( GLH): 360
Credit value: 48
Level: 2
Assessment requirements: internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio of evidence

Aims and objectives of this qualification

The Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Business provides 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 up on these skills or to focus on a more specific vocational pathway.

The Level 2 Diploma in Skills for Business aims to provide learners with:

an understanding of the essential skills required to work successfully in a business environment
the skills required to solve problems in a business environment
an understanding of business culture and responsibilities
the ability to successfully communicate and work with others in a business environment the opportunity to develop the skills required to manage and improve their own performance in a business environment.

Essential skills

While completing this qualification, learners may develop the knowledge, understanding and essential skills employers look for in employees. These range from familiar ‘key skills’ such as team working, independent working, independent learning and problem solving, to more tricky-to-measure skills such as:

an appreciation for appropriate behaviour and dress
appropriate interpersonal skills
communicating with professional colleagues/peers and/or hierarchical seniors
supporting other aspiring employees
personal manners and deportment understanding work practices and how different roles and departments function with in an organisation.

Progression opportunities

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business
NCFE Levels 2 and 3 Diplomas in BusinessAdministration
NCFE Levels 2 and 3 Diplomas in Customer Service
NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading
NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Management
A Level in Business Studies