Key Facts

Level:
Level 1
Subject Sector:
15.3 Business Management
Credits:
5
Qualification No:
600/8910/6
GLH:
40 hours
Total qualification time:
50 hours
Age Range:
Pre 16, 16-18, 19+

Whilst some of our qualifications are regulated for pre 16 learners our minimum age is 14.

Qualification purpose

Prepare for employment

Qualification Grading Type

Pass

Assessment Methods

  • Portfolio of Evidence

  • Why choose this qualification?

    The qualifications are designed to support learners to develop the kinds of entrepreneurial skills that will be useful if they set up and run their own businesses but will also be useful to them in any work environment.

    Developed in consultation with learning providers, they offer an introduction to enterprise that will be relevant to a wide range of learners, both adults and young people.

    For example, they could complement a vocational programme or apprenticeship, be used to motivate young people who are currently NEET or to provide an alternative route into employment for unemployed adults who may be considering self-employment or setting up their own business.

    The qualifications can also be used to accredit the learning that results from enrichment activity, such as enterprise week or ‘Dragon’s Den’ events.

    Rules of Combination

    Learners must complete the two mandatory units from Group M, totalling 5 credits.


    Units

    Mandatory units

    Learners must complete the two mandatory units totalling 5 credits.

    Exploring Entrepreneurship

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    15
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    F/504/6320
    Click here to view full unit details

    Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas

    Level:
    Level 1
    Guided Learning Hours:
    25
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    L/504/6322
    Click here to view full unit details

    What is the purpose of this qualification?

    This qualification is aimed at learners, (both young people and adults) who want to understand entrepreneurship and to begin to develop some of the entrepreneurial skills that will be useful to them if they set up and run their own business but will also be valuable in any work environment.

    It can be used to motivate young people who are currently NEET or to provide an alternative route into employment for unemployed adults who may be considering self-employment or setting up their own business.

    For some trainees, the Award may form a useful part of the ‘work preparation training’ component of their traineeship where improved enterprise skills and attitudes will contribute to their employability. It may also be suitable for learners on supported internships who are considering self-employment as a future progression route. It can also be used to complement vocational learning within a 16-19/25 study programme, in particular providing accreditation for learning associated with enr


    What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?

    This qualification is made up of two mandatory units:

    • Exploring entrepreneurship
    • Exploring and presenting enterprise ideas

    Together these units cover the skills needed for successful entrepreneurship and ways to identify, discuss and present ideas for enterprise.


    How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?

    This qualification is aimed at learners, (both young people and adults) who want to understand entrepreneurship and to begin to develop some of the entrepreneurial skills that will be useful to them if they set up and run their own business but will also be valuable in any work environment.

    The level of the award makes it particularly suitable for learners who have not achieved well at school, been out of education and training for a long period, been long-term unemployed, or for some learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities or special educational needs.


    Which sector does this qualification support?

    This qualification supports progression to self-employment and to entry-level job roles across sectors


    What are the progression options?

    Learners can progress from this qualification to Level 2 learning in the area of enterprise including, for example, the Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Exploring Enterprise, to employability-focused qualifications such as Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Employability Skills, or to sector-specific qualifications such as the Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Retail.


    Progression & entry requirements

    Learners do not need any prior qualifications or specific level of attainment to take this qualification and it is available to learners of any age.

    Funding information

    There are now two main sources for funding information, a straightforward ESFA Qualification Search and the more detailed Find a Learning Aim website.

    The new Find a learning aim (FALA) service provides a search tool that you can use to check the funding status of any qualification, framework, unit, standard or T Level:

    View this qualification on the ESFA’s Find a learning aim website

    The Education and Skills Funding Agency search provides funding information on qualifications. It does not provide funding information for units, non-regulated activity and work placements, for this information please use Find a learning aim (FALA).

    View this qualification on the ESFA Qualification Funding Search

    How to find a learning aim

    If you’re not sure how to use the new find a learning aim website, we’ve created a handy walkthrough to help you:

    How to Use: Find a learning Aim


    We have done our best to collate and summarise the key information, and wherever possible we alert our providers to changes in funding policy.

    This funding information is provided in good faith and it is always advisable to check directly with the funding agencies before committing to delivery.

    The following support materials will help you to deliver this qualification.

    Internal Quality Assurance

    Special Considerations and Reasonable Adjustment Forms