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Duration: 16-20 weeks
Credits: 60
Enrol: Anytime
Fees: £750* (+20% VAT)
*VAT applicable in UK
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How you’ll study
This course is studied 100% online. Some courses require blended learning.
Course Duration
Study this course over minimum 16-52 weeks. The duration varies according to the credits and courses
Start dates
Start any day of the week. Onboarding happens within an hour except weekend. Ascentis and Pearson BTEC L3 courses have fixed intakes across the year
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Comprehensive study material
Learning material includes recorded lectures, presentations, ebooks, handouts, articles, workbooks, MCQ, Case studies and assignment briefs.
Assessment
Pearson BTEC L3 courses are exam based for some units. Most courses are assessment via assignments on which learners can get formative feedback prior to final submission and grading. Not all qualifications offered are graded

Overview
Level 3 Diploma in Small Business and Social Enterprise Start-up is developed to provide applied learning, integrating knowledge and understanding with the development and application of the skills needed to set up and operate a small enterprise for a set period of time. The skill development is significant as learners must apply the knowledge and understanding gained in a practical application through one substantive overarching assignment. The units in the qualification will give learners the opportunity to research, plan, run and review the operation of a small enterprise. Learners may operate the business or social enterprise as a sole trader or in a partnership with another student. Following the completion of the qualification, learners may decide to continue the enterprise independently or use the experience to help them to start their own small business at a future date.
Modules
The learners have to complete 6 mandatory to achieve the 60 credits.
• R/618/4180 Unit 1 Market Research
• Y/618/4181 Unit 2 Business and Financial Planning
• D/618/4182 Unit 3 Quality Assurance
• H/618/4183 Unit 4 Presenting a Business Plan
• K/618/4184 Unit 5 Running and Monitoring A Small Enterprise Start-up
• M/618/4185 Unit 6 Reviewing Performance of an Enterprise Start-up
Entry Requirements
The Level 3 Diplomas within the IAP are designed to meet the needs of learners who are progressing from the study at Level 2, as well as those who are returning to learning
• Learners aged 16 or over, who have recently been in education or training
• 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above or Grade 4 and above
• other related levels 2 subjects
• other equivalent international qualifications.
• Learners will need to have appropriate Level 2 standard in English and in particular Mathematics/Numeracy


Progressions
Successful completion of the ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Small Business and Social Enterprise Start-up provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions, including progression to relevant ATHE Level 4 Diplomas and Extended Diplomas.
As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) and carries UCAS points, learners may be eligible to apply for entry into Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree programme, subject to each university's entry requirements.
For more information visit https://athe.co.uk/partners/category/university-progression-routes/
Certification
The Diploma is issued by ATHE (Awards for Training and Higher Education), the awarding organisation. UK Versity (Centre Number 889) is an accredited and approved delivery centre for ATHE qualifications.
Key Facts
Awarding Body: Awards for Training and Higher Education (ATHE)
Course Duration: 16-20 weeks
Method of study: Distance Learning/ Full Time / Part Time
Qualification Level: 3
Qualification Number: 603/6571/7
Credits: 60

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