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Qualification details

EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (QCF)

Qualification summary

The BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship is drawn from the BTEC Level 3 Enterprise and Entrepreneurship sector suite of units. The Diploma is a work related qualification, developed with the National Enterprise Academy (NEA), that that focuses on the development of creativity and business planning skills through the establishment and operation of a new business enterprise. It is designed for learners in full and part time education in further education and has been developed in partnership with the National Enterprise Academy.

The Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship covers the components of the core units of the Business Enterprise National Occupational Standards. Units are mapped to National Occupational Standards for this purpose.

The specification requires learners to establish and operate a legally functioning business and thus enables learners to become occupationally competent in business enterprise.

The units have been developed to assess personal learning and thinking skills across the qualification. Opportunities for developing Functional Skills have been signposted in units.

Qualification details

500/6246/3
EDEXCEL - Edexcel Limited
3
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2009
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2009
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2013
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

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.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
English
Learners can progress into Higher National qualifications in Business, or into foundation and honours degrees.
No specific job occupation
  • 15 Business, Administration and Law
    • 15.3  Business Management
120
120
720
Pass/Merit/Distinction
Aural Examination
Coursework
E-assessment
Multiple Choice Examination
Oral Examination
Portfolio of Evidence
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Practical Examination
Task-based controlled assessment
Written Examination
N/A
None.
N/A
The Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship consists of 8 mandatory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 120 credits and 720 guided learning hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
  • A  -  Mandatory Units
    Credit Value required: Minimum 85, Maximum 85.
  • B  -  Optional Units
    Credit Value required: Minimum 35, Maximum 35.