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Qualification details

EDEXCEL BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (QCF)
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Qualification summary

The BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Enterprise and Entrepreneurship is drawn from the BTEC Level 2 Enterprise and Entrepreneurship sector suite of units. The BTEC Certificate is a work related qualification, developed with the National Enterprise Academy (NEA), that focuses on the development of creativity and business planning skills and underpinning knowledge in enterprise It is designed for learners in full and part time education in further education.

The BTEC Certificate in Understanding Enterprise and Entrepreneurship covers much of the underpinning knowledge required for the National Occupational Standards in Understanding Enterprise. Units are signposted to National Occupational Standards for this purpose.

The specification is designed to cover those aspects of understanding enterprise considered to be essential for those considering developing enterprises in the future. This includes units on business planning.

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

500/6247/5
EDEXCEL - Edexcel Limited
2
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:
31/12/2012
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 the BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Understanding Enterprise and Entrepreneurship or the BTEC Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. Learners could also progress into a programme of GCE AS and A Levels in applied or traditional subjects.
No specific job occupation
B. Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
B1. Prepare for further learning or training
B2. Develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
  • 15 Business, Administration and Law
    • 15.3  Business Management
35
35
210
210
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 2 BTEC Certificate in Understanding Enterprise and Entrepreneurship consists of 7 mandatory units that provide for a combined total of 35 credits and 210 guided learning hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
  • A  -  Mandatory Units
    Credit Value required: Minimum 35, Maximum 35.
    Sub-components required: Minimum 7, Maximum 7.