Level 4 Certificate in Developing a New Business Plan

Level 4 Certificate in Developing a New Business Plan is a Level 4 qualification made up of 20 credits. The unit within the qualification is 20 credits in value. The unit has been designed from a learning time perspective, and are expressed in terms of Total Qualification Time (TQT).

TQT is an estimate of the total amount of time that could reasonably be expected to be required for a learner to achieve and demonstrate the achievement of the level of attainment necessary for the award of a Qualification. TQT includes undertaking each of the activities of Guided Learning, Directed Learning and Invigilated Assessment. The 20-credit unit approximates to a TQT of 200 hours incorporating 60 hours of GLH.

Week 1 - Business planning skills
Week 2 - Viability of a business Idea
Week 3-7 - Prepare a working business model and plan
Week 8 - Qualification Certificate and Transcript will be awarded

Each unit will be assessed through tasks that will be written in a way to make them realistic ‘work-related’ tasks wherever possible. Learners will need to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and. Original thought, problem solving and recommendations on actions will also be asked for from learners where appropriate for the unit. Intellectual rigour will be expected appropriate to the level of the qualification. Assignments will contain a question strand for each of the given unit’s learning outcomes. The assignment tasks will address the LO (learning outcome) and AC (assessment criteria) requirements. Within assignments there will always be requirements for learners to engage with important and relevant theory that underpins the subject area.

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• You’ll need a qualifications at Level 3 or equivalent in a related subject area.
• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 5.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification.

If you don't meet our English language requirements, we offer a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry.

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements. Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this course, please email admissions@ofgad.com for further information.