Enterprise
RATIONALE
The BTEC Tech Award in Enterprise is designed to provide learners with a practical and vocationally focused introduction to business and enterprise. This course enables students to explore the dynamic world of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), encouraging the development of key transferable skills such as problem-solving, decision-making, creativity, financial literacy, and communication.
With increasing recognition of the role enterprise plays in economic growth, job creation, and innovation, this qualification provides a solid foundation for future study or employment in business-related fields. It equips learners with the skills and knowledge to understand how businesses operate, the challenges they face, and the opportunities for entrepreneurial success.
INTENT
The intent of the BTEC Tech Award in Enterprise is to provide students with a strong foundation in business and entrepreneurial knowledge, while developing essential transferable skills such as problem-solving, communication, decision-making, and financial awareness. The course aims to inspire students to understand how businesses operate, grow, and respond to external influences. It promotes creativity, initiative, and enterprise thinking, preparing learners for a range of future pathways including further education, apprenticeships, or self-employment. The subject fosters ambition and equips students with the confidence and practical knowledge needed to thrive in the modern economy.
IMPLEMENTATION
The course is delivered through a carefully sequenced and engaging curriculum that balances theory with practical application. Students explore real businesses, conduct research, and undertake project-based tasks across three components. Components 1 and 2 are internally assessed and focus on researching enterprises and planning and pitching a business idea. Component 3 is externally assessed and focuses on promotion and finance, ensuring students can apply learning in a formal context. Lessons are designed to be interactive and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on real-world relevance, independent learning, and the development of practical business skills. Regular feedback, peer review, and self-assessment are embedded to support progress and reflective learning.
IMPACT
The BTEC Tech Award in Enterprise has a measurable and lasting impact on learners by equipping them with a robust set of skills and a practical understanding of the world of business. Students leave the course with the ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and apply knowledge in real-life scenarios. It provides the opportunity for students to go on to pursue business-related courses at Level 3 or apprenticeships, and all benefit from the enhanced confidence and enterprise mindset that the course fosters. Success in the qualification is evidenced not only through positive outcomes and destinations, but also through increased student engagement, improved teamwork and presentation skills, and a clearer understanding of their future career aspirations.