Pearson BTEC Nationals in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

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From 2017, you will start to receive applications from students who have taken the new BTEC Nationals courses which start in 2016. This Guide clarifies:

• What’s changed Page 2

• Assessments Page 3

• Courses in depth

u Full lists of units Page 4

u Mandatory unit breakdown Page 5-6

• Contact us Page 7

Why are BTEC Nationals changing?BTEC Nationals prepare many students each year for progression to Higher Education (HE) programmes, in fact UCAS has reported that the proportion of 18 year-olds in England entering Higher Education (HE) with a BTEC has more than doubled between 2008 and 2014. The Higher Education Statistics Agency also confirmed that the number of UK students entering HE with a combination of BTEC and A levels increased nearly four-fold in the same period.

So to ensure BTECs continue to support progression into Higher Education, we have developed new BTEC Nationals for students starting their courses in September 2016. After over two years working closely with Higher Education, professional bodies and industry, we are confident these new qualifications are fit for purpose, delivering university applicants with the right balance of research skills, professional behaviours and up-to-date industry knowledge.

Guide to the new BTEC Nationals in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

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The qualification titles have changed

The same size as:

Guided learning hours (GLH)

Current title: Pearson BTEC Level 3

New title: Pearson BTEC Level 3

0.5 A levels 180 National Certificate in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

1 A level 360 Subsidiary Diploma in Understanding Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

National Extended Certificate in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

1.5 A levels 510 90-Credit Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

2 A levels 720 Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship National Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

3 A levels 1080 Extended Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

What has changed?Changes to the new BTEC Nationals reflect HE requirements for students entering degree-level study:

• Assessments taken by all studentsIn addition to the traditional BTEC assignments, the new courses include assessments set and marked by Pearson (including written exams, tasks and performances) taken under test conditions. At least 40% of the BTEC Nationals in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship courses are assessed in this way.

• Core of mandatory contentThere is a larger core of mandatory units which provide a solid foundation of knowledge and skills for all students. At least 67% of the the BTEC Nationals in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship courses is mandatory.

• Research skillsThe course content and assessments put more emphasis on research skills.

• English and mathsEnglish and maths skills are strengthened in all courses, where appropriate.

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Set and marked by:Centre (school, college or training provider)

Verified by:Pearson

Set and marked by:Pearson

Set and marked by:Pearson

What’s involved?Students complete a series of activities set in a work-related scenario which may be tailored to local industry needs.

What’s involved?Students complete, in controlled conditions, a task tackling an everyday challenge; some tasks also draw on pre-released information.

What’s involved?Students draw on essential information to create written answers to practical questions in test conditions.

What’s the result?Students generate authentic evidence, drawing on their knowledge and skills to complete an assignment over a period of time, working either individually or in a team.

What’s the result?Students show they can apply their learning successfully to situations they could encounter regularly in the workplace or on a higher education course.

What’s the result?Students can confidently recall and apply technical knowledge, a skill which provides a solid foundation for working life and further study.

Assignments Tasks Written exams

A range of vocational assessments The new BTEC Nationals in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship use a combination of assessment styles to give students the study skills needed to continue their learning and also the confidence to apply their knowledge in the workplace.

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Courses in depthHere’s a complete list of all the units available in the BTEC Nationals in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship courses. You’ll be able to see which are mandatory and optional, and how each unit is assessed.

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Types of assessment

Assignment - Set and marked internally

Task - Set and marked by Pearson

Written Exam - Set and marked by Pearson

Unit (Number & Title) GLH Certificate (180 GLH)

Extended Certificate (360 GLH)

Diploma (720 GLH)

1. Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

2 UNITS 4 UNITS 9 UNITS

2 MANDATORY 3 MANDATORY 6 MANDATORY

0 Optional 1 Optional 3 Optional

90 M M M2. Developing a Marketing Campaign 90 M M M3. Business and Personal Finance 120 M M

4. Launch and Run an Enterprise 90 M

5. Survival and Growth 90 M

6. Business Decision Making 120 M

7. Social Enterprise 60 O O8. Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship in practice 60 O O9. Innovation and Enterprises 60 O

Types of unit

M Mandatory Unit

O Optional Unit

Unit title What will students study? Assessment

1. Enterprise and Entrepreneurs

In this unit, students gain an overview of the importance of both enterprise and entrepreneurs to the local and national economy. They:• explore the creativity and the mindset of the entrepreneur by studying examples of enterprise

and entrepreneurs• investigate the skills required to be enterprising• consider the importance of enterprise to our economy, and the risks, opportunities and

constraints faced by entrepreneurs in setting up their venture.

Assignment

2. Developing a Marketing Campaign

Students study the principles and purposes of marketing. They consider how a marketing campaign is developed, exploring different stages in the process, including:• market research and analysis• interpretation of data.

The assessment is a written task where students need to develop their own campaign for a given product or service.This unit is also part of the BTEC Nationals in Business.

Written task

3. Business and Personal Finance

Students study various aspects of business finance, including:• the purpose of accounting• types of income and expenditure• sources of finance available to businesses.

They prepare:• cash flow forecasts• break-even analyses• statements of comprehensive income• statements of financial position

and assess profitability, liquidity and business efficiency.

Written exam

Mandatory units – a solid foundation for all learnersThe larger core of mandatory content in the new BTEC Nationals means that you can be confident that BTEC-qualified students are well prepared for higher level study and assessment methods.

This table breaks down the mandatory unit content and explains what the students learn and which skills they develop.

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Unit title What will students study? Assessment

3. ...continued Students also consider the risks and investments for personal financial decisions and their impact on their lives.This unit is also part of the BTEC Nationals in Business.

4. Launch and Run an Enterprise

Students develop a plan for an enterprise and create a marketing strategy to inform their target market about their product/service. Once students have stimulated the demand for their product/service, they launch and run their enterprise for a set period of time. Students draw on the knowledge, understanding and skills they have developed through studying earlier units to help make their enterprise a success. This unit develops team working, communication, time-management, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Assignment

5. Survival and Growth

This unit helps students to obtain an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by entrepreneurs.Students:• explore the factors which influence the survival of an enterprise, including the role of technology

and the implications of increasing the size of the workforce• investigate the reasons why enterprises fail, looking at both internal and external factors in the

business environment• consider the choices available to an enterprise wishing to expand• consider the factors that need to be taken into account when businesses are deciding an exit

strategy

Assignment

6. Business Decision Making

For this synoptic unit, students need to draw on learning from other units on their course, interpreting data and formulating solutions to given complex business problems.Through considering various business scenarios, students develop the ability to:• select and use appropriate evidence from several sources• predict probable consequences• identify faulty arguments or misrepresentations of information or data• compare information and data• provide reasonable alternatives• evaluate and justify their proposed solutions.

In the assessment task, students are presented with an unfamiliar business scenario to analyse.This unit is also part of the BTEC Nationals in Business.

Written task

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Contact detailsIf you have any questions or would like further details please contact David MacKay, Head of Awarding Body Stakeholder Engagement, (Higher Education), Pearson UK

David.MacKay@pearson.com

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