Certificate in Exploring Enterprise (Level 2 Academic & Vocational Pathway)

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE VIEW @ EAST STREET FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Applications open: 1 November 2023

Applications close: 13 June 2024

How to apply: Please apply via KentChoices

LATE APPLICATIONS: Applications via Kent Choices are now closed, please contact us directly on 01732 778897 or email tv-es@hillview.kent.sch.uk.

You may only select this course if you have chosen the Academic & Vocational Pathway.

The Exploring Enterprise qualification introduces learners to the key areas of running a business. Learners will have the opportunity to develop enterprise skills and build knowledge in key areas essential for developing a business idea.

Learners will also recognise their personal enterprise skills and characteristics to make appropriate decisions about their own future progression.

Unit 1 Personal Progression

Unit 2 Marketing

Unit 3 Exploring Enterprise

Unit 4 Understanding Money

Unit 5 Develop a Marketing Strategy for an Enterprise

Unit 6 Developing an Enterprise

The first three modules of this course provide students with the essential knowledge they need to achieve a Level 1 qualification. This lays the necessary foundations for students to successfully complete the final three modules and achieve a Level 2 qualification in Exploring Enterprise. Students will develop their skills as independent learners by completing a series of research tasks and producing evidence in a variety of formats including; infographics, PowerPoints, Webpage designs and a business plan. Students are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge to businesses of their choice when completing coursework assignments.

How is the course assessed?

Portfolio of evidence/coursework for all units/ centre assessment.

This course is 100% coursework based and suitable for students who prefer to build a portfolio of evidence to showcase their knowledge rather than that complete a written examination.

Learners do not need any other qualifications as pre-requisites to entry

The aim is to progress learners into business ownership, self-employment or further study in other Level 3 vocational qualifications.