Tigers Sport & Education Trust

Quick Summary

This is an Entry Level (Entry 3) Qualification from the OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations) Awarding Body. Assessment is by portfolio (no exams) over 10 units.

What is the Enterprise Academy Certificate in Business and Enterprise?

It’s a flexible, exam-free qualification taking an engaging and practical approach to assessment, designed to introduce learners to business and entrepreneurship.

How?

Learners investigate various aspects of a business by using the football club as a case study. They produce evidence of their learning by completing a workbook or worksheets. Lessons are delivered by staff from the football club. Typically, the qualification is delivered over a ten-week period (i.e. a school term), in school, with one unit being delivered each week.

Who is it appropriate for?

Primarily Year 9 learners who want to find out more about employment in a business environment by learning essential skills, working individually and in a team. The qualification allows learners to gain recognition for what they have achieved even if they do not finish the full qualification (comprising 10 units). If learners are unable to complete the full qualification, they will receive a certificate listing the unit (or units) they have achieved.

Qualification aims

This qualification specifically aims to develop:

• initial knowledge and understanding of a specific business
• introductory knowledge and understanding in areas of business/entrepreneurship
• initial skills needed to participate in the operation of real business organisations
• personal skills such as communication, problem-solving and working in a team.

What are the benefits of this qualification to learners?

Learners:

• gain a greater understanding of how a business works
• start to develop ‘employability skills’, which are useful for future employment
• have the opportunity to think through learning options and career choices
• learn how to work individually and in a team.

What are the benefits of this qualification to schools/colleges?

• Increased levels of participation and attainment rates.
• Learners gain an insight into how business and enterprise skills are applied and valued in the workplace.
• Enhanced learning opportunities and experiences.
• Opportunities to make links between different subjects in the curriculum.

Progression routes

Learners wanting to continue their study in a similar area have a variety of options. For example:

• OCR Nationals in Business and ICT
• GCSEs in Business/Applied Business
• OCR Certificates in Enterprise (Young Enterprise)
• OCR Awards in Understanding Business Enterprise Activities
• OCR Certificates in Employability Skills [Ready Steady Work]