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L1/2 TECHNICAL AWARD IN BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE BOARD: NCFE The NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Business and Enterprise (603/7004/X) complements GCSE qualifications. It is aimed at 14 to 16-year olds studying key stage 4 (KS4) curriculum who are interested in the business and enterprise sector. This qualification is designed to match the rigour and challenge of GCSE study. The qualification is graded at level 1 pass, merit, distinction and level 2 pass, merit, distinction and distinction* (equivalent to GCSE grades 8.5 to 1). This qualification is part of a suite of technical award qualifications that have been developed to meet the Department for Education’s (DfE’s) requirements for highquality, rigorous qualifications that: • have appropriate content for the learner to acquire core knowledge and practical skills • allow the qualification to be graded • provide synoptic assessment • enable progression to a range of study and employment opportunities QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully demonstrate the knowledge and skills to meet the requirements of all 8 content areas of this qualification. CONTENT OVERVIEW Content area 1: Entrepreneurship, business organisation and stakeholders Content area 2: Market research, market types and orientation and marketing mix Content area 3: Human resource requirements for business and enterprise Content area 4: Operations management Content area 5: Business growth Content area 6: Sources of enterprise funding and business finance Content area 7: The impact of the external environment on business and enterprise Content area 8: Business and enterprise planning ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW The qualification has 2 assessments externally-set by NCFE: one non-exam assessment and one written examined assessment. Assessment breakdown 1 hour 30 minutes examined assessment 21 hours non-exam assessment Non-exam Weighting (60%) Externally-set, assessment (NEA) internally marked and externally moderated: • synoptic project Examined Weighting (40%) Externally-set and assessment (EA) externally marked: • written exam Total 100% Overall qualification grades: L1P, L1M, L1D, L2P, L2M, L2D, L2D* PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES Depending on the grade the learner achieves in this qualification, they could progress to level 2 and level 3 qualifications and/or GCSE/A Levels. Learners who achieve at level 1 might consider progression to level 2 qualifications post-16, such as: • GCSE Business Studies • study at level 2 in a range of technical routes that have been designed for progression to employment, apprenticeships, and further study; examples might include the Level 2 Technical certificate qualifications provide post-16 learners with the knowledge and skills they need for skilled employment or for further technical study. Learners who achieve at level 2 might consider progression to level 3 qualifications post-16, such as: • Level 3 Applied General Certificate in Business and Enterprise • Level 3 Technical Level in Management and Administration (this will support progression to higher education) • A Level in Business (this will support progression to higher education) Learners could also progress into employment or onto an apprenticeship. The understanding and skills gained through this qualification could be useful to progress onto an apprenticeship in the business sector or through a variety of occupations that are available within the sector, such as in marketing, business administration and human resources. 18 www.corsham.wilts.sch.uk
GCSE BUSINESS BOARD: EDEXCEL Consists of two externally examined papers. Specification is structured into two themes, taking students from how entrepreneurs start businesses (Theme 1) through to growing and global businesses (Theme 2). There are two equally weighted exam papers, focusing on each specification theme. THEME 1 concentrates on the key business concepts, issues and skills involved in starting and running a small business. It provides a framework for students to explore core concepts through the lens of an entrepreneur setting up a business. Theme 1: Investigating Small Business – 50% of the qualification (90 marks) Content overview Topic 1.1 Enterprise and entrepreneurship Topic 1.2 Spotting a business opportunity Topic 1.3 Putting a business idea into practice Topic 1.4 Making the business effective Topic 1.5 Understanding external influences on business Assessment overview The paper is divided into three sections: Section A: 35 marks Section B: 30 marks Section C: 25 marks. The paper will consist of calculations, multiple–choice, short– answer and extended–writing questions. THEME 2 examines how a business develops beyond the startup phase. It focuses on the key business concepts, issues and decisions used to grow a business, with an emphasis on aspects of marketing, operations, finance and human resources. It also considers the impact of the wider world on the decisions a business makes as it grows. Theme 2: Building a Business – 50% of the qualification (90 marks) Content overview Topic 2.1 Growing the business Topic 2.2 Making marketing decisions Topic 2.3 Making product decisions Topic 2.4 Making financial decisions Topic 2.5 Making human resource decisions Assessment overview The paper is divided into three sections: Section A: 35 marks Section B: 30 marks Section C: 25 marks. The paper will consist of calculations, multiple–choice, short– answer and extended–writing questions. Questions in Sections B and C will be based on business contexts given in the paper. Calculators may be used in the examination. Questions in Sections B and C will be based on business contexts given in the paper. Calculators may be used in the examination. www.corsham.wilts.sch.uk 19
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