Enterprise (BTEC Tech Award Level 1/Level 2)
Syllabus Details
The BTEC Tech Award in Enterprise provides an engaging and practical introduction to how businesses work. Pupils learn how different enterprises operate, what makes them successful, and how they respond to real-world opportunities. The course develops skills in analysis, research, planning, presenting and using ICT to support business tasks. Pupils will also study finance and learn how enterprises promote themselves to customers.
Course content
The course is made up of three components:
- Component 1: Exploring Enterprises (Internal)
Investigating different enterprises and the factors that contribute to their success. - Component 2: Planning for and Pitching an Enterprise Activity (Internal)
Researching and planning a small-scale business idea, including pitching and reviewing performance. - Component 3: Promotion and Finance for Enterprise (External)
Understanding financial tools and promotional activities used by businesses
Assessment
| Coursework | Exam |
| 60% | 40% |
Components 1 and 2 are assessed internally through assignments set and marked in school, with opportunities for feedback. Component 3 is an externally assessed written examination set and marked by Pearson.
What will you need to be successful?
Pupils should be willing to carry out independent research, explore business ideas creatively and develop confidence in presenting information. Basic numeracy skills and comfort using ICT are helpful, as finance and digital tools form part of the course. An interest in how real businesses operate is beneficial.
Where does this subject lead?
This qualification supports progression to Level 3 pathways such as BTEC National in Business or Enterprise & Entrepreneurship, A Level Business or A Level Economics. The course also provides foundations for apprenticeships or work experience in areas such as marketing, finance, retail and customer service.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business
This course provided learners with a deeper understanding of the contemporary business sector. The qualification is equivalent to 1 A-Level, running over two academic years. Specification content is delivered through vocational scenarios to encourage learners to learn in a real world context and apply knowledge and skills as may be required in the workplace.
The course offers an insight into Business Environments, Finance and Marketing allowing learners to sample a range of areas within the wider business sector.
How is the course structured?
Students are assessed through 4 varied units. Units are assessed via internal coursework based units and externally set assessments. Units assess students’ theoretical knowledge, practical abilities and soft skills.
Units are as follows:
- Exploring Business (Internal)
- Recruitment and Business Finance (Internal)
- Developing a Marketing Campaign (External)
- Personal and Business Finance (External)
How is the course assessed?
Grades across units range from Level 3 Near Pass to Level 3 Distinction. The course has a mix of theoretical and practical assessment tasks. Assessments may challenge independent study skills, analytical skills, evaluative skills and creativity.
Where can the course take you?
The course can lead to further study in the field of business including HND course and Undergraduate study. The course also equips students with the tools required to access entry level employment in the business sector.
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