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NCFE level 1 Certificate in Business and Enterprise |
Overview |
This qualification is designed for pupils who want an introduction to business and enterprise that includes a vocational and hands-on element. It has been developed to enthuse and inspire pupils about a career in business and enterprise. The qualification will appeal to pupils who wish to either set up their own business, move into employment or progress to further study. |
How will I be assessed |
Unit 01 Introduction to business and enterprise Unit 02 Marketing for business and enterprise Unit 03 Finance for business and enterprise Unit 04 Plan, outline and take part in a business or enterprise project This course is 100% coursework based which consists of an internally assessed portfolio of evidence. Pupils must achieve a minimum of a Pass in all assessment criteria within all 4 units in order to pass the unit as a whole. The qualification is graded at Level 1 Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction* (equivalent to GCSE grades 3–1) |
What will I learn |
Introduction to business and enterprise – This unit aims to give pupils an introduction to business and enterprise. Marketing for business and enterprise - This unit aims to give pupils an insight into marketing for business and enterprises. It includes aspects of marketing, methods of market research and the marketing mix. Finance for business and enterprise - This unit aims to provide pupils with a basic knowledge of finance for a business or enterprise. It includes funding, cash flow, budgets and tax. Plan, outline and take part in a business or enterprise project - This unit outlines a project plan and gives pupils the opportunity to take part in a project. The pupil will then go on to review their own contribution and the overall success of the project. |
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Further Support |
NCFE website: Business and enterprise qualification |
Course |
NCFE level 1/2 Technical Award in Business and Enterprise |
Overview |
This qualification is designed for pupils who want an introduction to business and enterprise that includes a vocational and project-based element. The qualification will appeal to pupils who wish to pursue a career in the business and enterprise sector or progress to further study. |
How will I be assessed |
Unit 1: Externally assessed unit (40% weighing). Written examination. 80 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes. The paper consists of a mixture of multiple-choice, short-answer and extended-response questions. The examination windows are expected in March and November. Pupils will have one opportunity to re-sit. Unit 2: Internally assessed (60% weighing). Synoptic project. The completion time for the synoptic project is 21 hours of supervised time. The synoptic project will assess the pupil’s ability to effectively draw together their knowledge, understanding and skills from across the whole vocational area. Pupils will have one opportunity to resubmit. The qualification is graded at Level 1 Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction* and Level 2 Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction* (equivalent to GCSE grades 8.5–1) |
What will I learn |
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Further Support |
NCFE Website: ncfe level 1 and 2 technical award in business and enterprise Textbook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Level-Technical-Award-Business-Enterprise/dp/1510456783 |