Running an Enterprise Activity

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
K/618/3410
Credits:
5
Guided learning hours:
40 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to decide on an enterprise activity.

Ideas could be generated through a brainstorming activity, encouraging both realistic and unrealistic ideas for a product or service (AC1). The focus of AC1.2 is to compare the ideas generated using appropriate criteria, e.g. time available, cost, risk, interest, knowledge, expertise required, likely profit etc. An outcome of AC1.2 will be one activity/product or service which can be outlined in AC1.3.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Generate ideas for an enterprise activity.

  • 1.2

    Compare ideas for an enterprise activity.

  • 1.3

    Select and develop an idea for a viable enterprise. 

2

Be able to work as a team to plan an enterprise activity.

Working as a team, learners must develop their enterprise idea. The plan should include:

  • business name
  • business contact details
  • summary of the business
  • aims and objectives
  • roles and responsibilities
  • resources required a description of the product/ service
  • how it will be sold
  • who will be the customers
  • costs
  • a plan for contingencies

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Draw up a plan for an enterprise activity.

  • 2.2

    Set aims and objectives.

  • 2.3

    Identify resources needed.

  • 2.4

    Allocate team roles.

  • 2.5

    Plan for contingencies.

3

Be able to implement an enterprise activity.

Learners must provide sufficient and valid evidence to achieve this outcome. Evidence may include witness statements, peer assessments, written feedback, transcript of oral feedback.

To give constructive feedback learners need to understand the need to:

  • use the sandwich approach
  • be positive
  • be specific
  • give examples
  • the need to focus on the action not the person

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Carry out own responsibilities.

  • 3.2

    Support colleagues in their roles, providing constructive feedback as appropriate.

4

Evaluate enterprise activity.

Learners must provide sufficient and valid evidence to achieve this outcome.

Success of the enterprise should be measured against aims and objectives.

Own contributions should include own and others’ reflections.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Evaluate the success of the enterprise activity.

  • 4.2

    Evaluate own contribution to enterprise activity.