Level 3
Level 3 Certificate in Business Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Studies
Course Overview
This course develops enterprise, entrepreneurship and business knowledge for learners considering employment, self-employment, further study or business ownership. It covers defining a business idea, business planning, finance, marketing and promotion, human resources, problem-solving, customer service and innovative improvement in business.
Entry Criteria
- Applicants must be aged 16 or over.
- There are no formal academic entry requirements.
- Applicants should have English and maths at Level 2, for example GCSE Grade C / Grade 4 or above, or equivalent.
- Applicants should receive appropriate advice and guidance before starting to confirm that the programme meets their needs.
Credits27
Guided learning180 hours
Total qualification time270 hours
Unit choiceFlexible
What You Will Study
- Learners select from the available enterprise and entrepreneurship units to achieve the required 27 credits.
- Available study areas include business ideas and planning, business relationships, advertising, banking, legislation, business review, finance, marketing, customer service and business improvement.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is portfolio-based. Learners choose suitable units to make up the required credit value and provide evidence demonstrating achievement of the selected unit requirements.
- Essays and assignments
- Short questions and answers
- Workbooks
- Professional discussions
- Workplace observations where appropriate
- Product evidence
- Reflective accounts
- Witness testimony
- Records of questioning
Delivery & Grading
- Assessment is internally assessed and moderated, with external quality assurance.
- The qualification is assessed on a Pass/Fail basis and the required credit total must be achieved.
Progression Opportunities
Successful learners can progress to further business qualifications, including higher-level study in business administration, business enterprise, leadership and management, human resources, business finance and related areas.
Entry is subject to an applicant meeting the published criteria and City Thames College completing its admissions and enrolment checks.
