What is Enterprise and Entrepreneurship?

The BTEC National Extended Certificate in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship is an academic, practical and vocational course where you will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on workplace situations and activities in addition to an externally set tasks and exam.

The qualification has been designed for post-16 learners who aim to progress to higher education and employment in the enterprise sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level.

When studying Enterprise and Entrepreneurship there are opportunities for learners to practice developing employability skills:

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Equivalent to 1 A Level

Units include…

Enterprise and Entrepreneurs

Developing a Marketing Campaign

Personal and Business Finance

Social Enterprise

What skills will I gain from studying Enterprise and Entrepreneurship?

• Cognitive and problem-solving skills: use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions, use systems and technology

• Intrapersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation

• Interpersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development.

Possible career paths:

Owning and running your own business

Marketing

Finance

Customer service

Where can I find out more information?

Miss Leigh:  JBellingham@parkhall.org or vleigh@parkhall.org