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Qualification details

ILM Level 3 Certificate in Starting Your Enterprise (QCF)

Qualification summary

The ILM Level 3 Certificate in Starting Your Enterprise aims to provide candidates with comprehensive knowledge and skills required by those starting their own business/enterprise, or a discrete business unit within a larger organisation. This could include a social enterprise, charity or co-operative.

Qualification details

500/3696/8
ILM - Institute of Leadership & Management
3
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/05/2008
Operational start date in centres:
01/05/2008
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2013
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When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

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Bahrain - Cayman Islands - Guernsey - Hong Kong - India - Ireland - Isle of Man - Jersey - Kuwait - Malaysia - Qatar - Saudi Arabia - Scotland - Singapore - South Africa - United Arab Emirates
English
Candidates may progress to other programmes leading to various business/enterprise start up or development programmes, or leadership and management development qualifications at the same or higher levels depending on their individual requirements.
No specific job occupation
  • 15 Business, Administration and Law
    • 15.3  Business Management
25
22
95-104
Pass
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Participants must meet all the mandatory assessment criteria, and the assessment criteria for the selected optional units in the qualification. All mandatory assessment must also be successfully completed.
Participants must also successfully complete the minimum amount of credit specified for the qualification, including the minimum hours for induction and tutorial support, as specified in the Qualification Specifications.
Participants who have successfully completed units in this qualification which are also contained within other qualifications or which have been achieved in isolation as Certificates of Unit Credit will be granted exemptions for these units.
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Candidates must complete 9 mandatory units with a combined credit value of 21, and any combination of optional units that brings the total minimum credit value up to 25.

(Please note the Guided Learning Hours for this qualification includes at least 5 hours for induction and tutorial support)
  • M3 -  Mandatory units for L3 Certificate in Starting Your Enterprise
    Credit Value required: Minimum 21, Maximum 21.
    • J/501/3903 - Assessing Own Suitability for Enterprise
    • T/501/3914 - Assessing the Viability of a Business Idea
    • A/501/3915 - Researching the Business Market
    • F/501/3916 - Developing a Customer Service Focus
    • J/501/3917 - Promoting the Business
    • L/501/3918 - Considering Resources for the Business
    • J/501/3920 - Determining the Financial Needs for the Business
    • L/501/3921 - Complying with Legislation and Regulatory Requirements
    • R/501/3922 - Writing a Business Plan
  • O3 -  Optional units for L3 Certificate in Starting Your Enterprise
    Credit Value required: Minimum 4, Maximum 15.
    • Y/501/3923 - Exploring Franchising Opportunities
    • D/501/3924 - Acquiring Human Skills for the Business
    • H/501/3925 - Managing Staff
    • K/501/3926 - Understanding National Insurance and Tax Requirements
    • M/501/3927 - Budgeting for the Business
    • T/501/3928 - Marketing and Selling for the Business
    • A/501/3929 - Protecting the Business
    • M/501/3930 - Ensuring Stock Control in the Business
    • T/501/3931 - Acquiring Business Premises
    • A/501/3932 - Working from Home or a Vehicle
    • F/501/3933 - Maintaining a Quality Focus
    • J/501/3934 - Presenting a Business Plan
    • L/501/3935 - Opening and Operating a Bank Account
    • R/501/3936 - Measuring the Environmental and Social Impact of the Business
    • Y/501/3937 - Understanding Financial Records
    • K/501/3795 - Solving Problems and Making Decisions
    • A/501/3798 - Achieving Objectives Through Time Management
    • K/501/3800 - Managing Creativity and Innovation in the Workplace
    • M/501/3801 - Obtaining Information for Effective Management
    • Y/501/3808 - Managing Conflict in the Workplace
    • D/501/3809 - Managing Stress in the Workplace
    • D/501/3812 - Coaching and Training Your Work Team
    • H/501/3813 - Providing Quality to Customers