NCFE Certificate Creating Business Startup (Level 2)

The 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.

There are no formal entry requirements however learners should be aged 19 or above at the start of the academic year to undertake this qualification.  Learners must be able to read and understand the learning resources and complete the written work with moderate assistance and will therefore benefit from having a reasonable understanding of reading and writing the English language. Please contact us if you require any further information.

YOU CAN START THIS COURSE AT ANY TIME THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR BUT THERE IS AN EXPECTATION THAT YOU WILL COMPLETE WITHIN TWELVE WEEKS.  FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE COURSE WILL INCUR A £50 ADMINISTRATION CHARGE.

This qualification will:

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

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 business skills
• increase self-awareness and aid personal development.

There are four mandatory units:

• Initial steps for a business start-up.
•  Marketing for a business start-up. 
•  Legal and financial considerations for a business start-up. 
•  Developing a business plan.

This is a knowledge-based qualification which is internally assessed and externally quality assured by NCFE.

Low Income / Unemployed Seeking Work

Students that are unemployed and currently seeking work, or on a low income of up to £20,319 per annum may be able to enrol to a course at Level 2 or below free of charge. This is a government initiative and the course offer is subject to change. Grantham College reserves the right to offer a substitute course if the qualification advertised is not funded by the government. This does not affect your rights under Consumer Law.

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to further Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications in areas where business skills are of importance. It may also be useful to learners studying qualifications in the following sectors: • Business, Administration and Law • Enterpri