Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (Vocational)

Applications Open - 10th November 2025

Applications Close - 27th February 2026

Entry Requirements - Please refer to the Sixth Form Course Directory via the website www.knoleacademy.org

Option blocks and detailed subject information can be found in our course directory https://www.knoleacademy.org/3569/information-for-students-applying-for-september-2025

How to Apply - Via Kent Choices

PLEASE NOTE WHEN SELECTING COURSES THERE ARE FOUR POSSIBLE PATHWAYS

Vocational pathway - Select minimum of 3 vocational subjects

IBCP pathway - Select minimum 1 vocational and minimum 2 IB subjects

IBDP pathway - Select only the IBDP option from Block E. We will contact you about subject options

Level 2 pathway -Select either Culinary Skills or Hairdressing

This is a vocational qualification equivalent to one A level. Students study four units over two year course.

The Extended Certificate is for learners who are interested in learning about enterprise and entrepreneurship alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in enterprise-related subjects.

As the course is examined through coursework and external exams students will develop research skills, application skills and calculation skills.

This course will develop and enhance your business knowledge for future work opportunities or further study. The skills that you will demonstrate will be of interest to potential employers and course administrators.

Unit 1 - Enterprise and Entrepreneurs

Unit 2 - Developing a Marketing Campaign

Unit 3 - Personal and Buisiness Finance

Unit 7 - Social Enterprise

Unit 8 - Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship in Practice

Unit 1- coursework

Explore the nature of enterprise

Investigate the motivations for entrepreneurship

Examine the opportunities and constraints for enterprises and entrepreneurs

Examine the entrepreneurial skills required to launch an enterprise.

Unit 2 – external exam

Marketing principles

Marketing information , marketing campaigns

Evaluate marketing campaigns

Develop a marketing campaign

Unit 3 – external exam

Business and personal finance principles

Financial issues and accounting processes

Interpret financial issues

Evaluate business and personal finance

Unit 7 - coursework

Investigate a range of social enterprises

Explore the factors that contribute to the success or failure of social enterprises Plan, participate in and review a short social enterprise activity.

Unit 8 -coursework

Explore the environment in which an entrepreneur operates

Investigate how intrapreneurship can be developed and promoted within an enterprise

Examine the ways in which an intrapreneur can contribute to the success of an enterprise.

See Careers Leader for more information.

Future courses and possible careers:

• Banking
• Financial Services
• Investments
• Insurance Services
• Investment Banking
• Business Management