You’ll be taught all of the component parts for setting up your business, from market research and financial modelling to learning how to pitch your business to an investor. Over the course of the year, you’ll develop your entrepreneurial mind-set as well as gaining the focus and know-how to guide you through the types of decisions that successful business people make every day.
On this course, you will demonstrate the skills and qualities of enterprising people and entrepreneurs. In addition, you will investigate local enterprising individuals and demonstrate enterprise skills and qualities. You will also explain how to plan and take part in an enterprise activity.
The course is based on a Programme of Study which consists of:
- The Vocational qualification itself
- A City & Guilds Employability and Personal Development Award
- English and Maths
- A Tutorial Programme
- Work Experience
Learners will study three core Employability units and two sector specific units over the duration of the course.
Our experienced staff will deliver a variety of lectures, seminars, workshops and presentations alongside independent student research. You will develop skills using up to date business enterprise industry research and practice as well as current academic concepts. Visits and guest speakers are also used to help enrich your learning experience.