Business and Enterprise Level 3
- Graig Campus
If you’re excited about the idea of starting and running your own business, or simply want to explore the world of business in a hands-on, practical way — this is the course for you.
Our vocational Business course is designed for ambitious learners who want to build real-world experience and develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in the business world or become a successful entrepreneur.
You’ll explore a wide range of business topics such as marketing, finance, law, Managing an Event and Recruitment and Selection whilst gaining insight into what it takes to spot opportunities, develop ideas, and bring them to life. Along the way, you’ll be supported by the college’s dedicated Entrepreneurial Champion, who can help you grow your business ideas, connect with local entrepreneurs, and take part in events designed to boost your entrepreneurial mindset.
You’ll also have the chance to:
- Take part in exciting enterprise competitions
- Visit local businesses and build your professional network
- Gain hands-on experience through practical projects and live events where you’ll plan, promote, and run real business activities
Whether you’re dreaming of launching your own company, aiming for a successful career in business, or planning to go to university, this course offers the perfect starting point.
Course details
- Full time
- English
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This qualification allows you to develop necessary knowledge and skills and to give you confidence, motivation and communication skills. Exciting business theories are delivered and discussed in the classroom. Visits to employers ensure learners are able to apply business theory to actual case studies. Successful completion of assignments and exams ensures learners achieve a nationally recognised qualification which can lead to self-employment, employment, apprenticeships or to university. Guest speakers and competitions further enhance learning and career progression.
Learners will have the opportunity to complete a national foundation diploma in year one and a national extended diploma in Business in year two, which consists of 13 units. A range of units are studied which include:
- Law,
- Recruitment and Selection,
- Developing a Marketing Campaign,
- Business and personal finance,
- Pitching For a new Business,
- Business decision making and
- Principles of Management.
Successful completion of the course will enable you to progress to careers in a range of business related areas such as marketing, retailing and finance. Other opportunities include business related apprenticeships and progression to higher education.
Progression from year one national foundation diploma to year two extended diploma is dependent on students demonstrating good attendance, consistent quality of work, a successful interview and tutor reference.
This course is assessed through a range of methods which include exams, assignments, projects and presentations.
This qualification is available to be assessed through the medium of English only.
Applicants will need to have: A minimum of five GCSE grades at A* - C or equivalent which includes either English language or Welsh first language and maths, or successful completion of a level two qualification in a relevant vocational subject at merit or above.
The English or maths will need to be at a B grade minimum. Entry for mature students without formal qualifications is through an interview process.
All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25 prior to enrolment.
You will need to provide your own stationery and may also incur costs if the department arranges educational visits.