NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Business and Enterprise
Ref:
603/2955/5
Sector:
Business, Administration and Law
Features:
Performance Points, V Cert
Registration & certification fee:
£0.00
Level:
Level 1/2
Minimum entry age:
Pre-16
GLH:
120
TQT:
157
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This qualification is now withdrawn and we are no longer able to take learner registrations. The support materials for this qualification will not be updated.
This qualification will be replaced by the NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Business and Enterprise (603/7004/X).
This qualification is approved for KS4 performance tables for 2023.
Who is this qualification suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 14 and above.
About this qualification
It is designed for learners who want an introduction to business and enterprise that includes a vocational and project-based element. The qualification will appeal to learners who wish to pursue a career in the business and enterprise sector or progress onto further study.
External assessment timetable
Please see the external assessment timetable for a breakdown of the assessment dates for this qualification.
Internal assessment continued flexibilities
Please see the Internal Assessment Continued Flexibilities document for information on the flexibilities in place to support learners studying this qualification who may face some degree of disruption to their education.
Useful links
Regulations for the conduct of synoptic project
Regulations for the conduct of external assessment
Qualification specific instructions for delivery (QSID)
Flexibilities for 2022-23 awarding
V Cert webinars
Support materials
Qualification specification (PDF | 1045 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 496 KB)
Purpose statement (PDF | 120 KB)
Qualification mapping (PDF | 181 KB)
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 107 KB)
DfE performance table quick guide (PDF | 428 KB)
V Certs models explained (PDF | 180 KB)
NE6 Letter of endorsement (PDF | 113 KB)
NIC Letter of endorsement (PDF | 419 KB)
NEEA - letter of endorsement (PDF | 28 KB)
Grading structure (PDF | 32 KB)
Grading calculator (XLSX | 95 KB)
Using UMS to calculate qualification grades (PDF | 126 KB)
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Assessment materials
NCFE have password protected the latest external assessment past-paper, mark scheme and chief examiner report. You are now able to use these as current and valid mock assessments. To access the documents, you will need a Portal login. If you do not have a Portal login please contact your Portal administrator.
Business And Enterprise L1 L2 Award Spring 2024 Chief Examiner Report (PDF | 184 KB)
Business And Enterprise L1 L2 Award Spring 2024 Mark Scheme (PDF | 414 KB)
Business And Enterprise L1 L2 Award Spring 2024 Past Paper (PDF | 3439 KB)
Chief examiner report - autumn 2023 (PDF | 206 KB)
Mark Scheme - Autumn 2023 (PDF | 375 KB)
External assessment past paper - autumn 2023 (PDF | 3394 KB)
Chief examiner report - spring 2023 (PDF | 171 KB)
External assessment past paper - spring 2023 (PDF | 3080 KB)
Mark scheme - spring 2023 (PDF | 562 KB)
External assessment past paper - autumn 2022 (PDF | 4576 KB)
Mark scheme - autumn 2022 (PDF | 597 KB)
Chief examiner report - autumn 2022 (PDF | 190 KB)
External assessment past paper - summer 2022 (PDF | 1078 KB)
Mark scheme - summer 2022 (PDF | 312 KB)
Chief examiner report - summer 2022 (PDF | 144 KB)
External assessment past paper - spring 2022 (PDF | 433 KB)
Mark scheme - spring 2022 (PDF | 449 KB)
Chief examiner report - spring 2022 (PDF | 158 KB)
External assessment past paper - autumn 2021 (PDF | 292 KB)
Mark scheme - autumn 2021 (PDF | 250 KB)
Chief examiner report - autumn 2021 (PDF | 138 KB)
External assessment sample paper (PDF | 542 KB)
Sample mark scheme (PDF | 438 KB)
Extended response question 19 - model answer (PDF | 141 KB)
Extended response question 19 - student worksheet (PDF | 168 KB)
Extended response question 20 - model answer (PDF | 145 KB)
Extended response question 20 - student worksheet (PDF | 210 KB)
Extended response question 21 - model answer (PDF | 145 KB)
Extended response question 21 - student worksheet (PDF | 208 KB)
Level 1 sample portfolio - merit (PDF | 404 KB)
Level 2 sample portfolio - distinction (PDF | 580 KB)
Level 2 sample portfolio - pass (PDF | 566 KB)
Sample synoptic project brief (PDF | 501 KB)
Synoptic project - December 2019 (PDF | 145 KB)
Synoptic project - learner log (DOCX | 45 KB)
Synoptic project 2018/19 (PDF | 447 KB)
Synoptic project - delivery guide (November 2022) (PDF | 180 KB)
Synoptic project - record of learner observation (DOCX | 31 KB)
Synoptic project - declaration of authenticity (DOCX | 29 KB)
Synoptic project - assessor feedback to learner (DOCX | 30 KB)
Sample internal synoptic project brief (PDF | 447 KB)
Supplementary Answer Booklet (PDF | 140 KB)
Teaching materials
iAchieve resources
Refer to external link
Unit breakdown
Introduction to Business and Enterprise (H/616/8937)
Understanding Resources for Business and Enterprise Planning (K/616/8938)