About this qualification

This is a regulated qualification. The regulated number for this qualification is 603/3632/8. This qualification is suitable for use within a Study Programme.

Total Qualification Time (TQT): 121

Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 121

Assessment requirements: Internally assessed and externally quality assured portfolio of evidence.

Qualification purpose

This qualification is designed for learners seeking the skills and knowledge needed to develop a business start-up.

It will give learners an understanding of the initial processes and requirements of a business start-up, knowledge of the first steps in creating a business start-up, including the marketing, legal and financial requirements, and an understanding of how to write a business plan.

This qualification will:

• focus on the study of starting a business
• support learners in creating a business plan.

Qualification objectives

The objective of this qualification is to:

•  gain an understanding of the steps of creating and developing a business start-up
•  develop an awareness of their own business skills
•  increase self-awareness and aid personal development.