Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Specification - Issue 10

Oct 20, 2026

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Specification, Issue 10, sets out the rationale, structure, and assessment approach for an enterprise-focused vocational qualification. It explains the learner-centred, flexible, unit-based model, including project-based assessments and optional centre-set components alongside Pearson-set and marked elements. The document also highlights provision of support for learners and teachers, guidance to students on completing units and maintaining portfolios, and notes collaborative development with employers and higher education providers.

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About Pearson

Welcome

Why are BTECs so successful?

A word to learners

Collaborative development

Summary of Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship specification Issue 10 changes

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Specification First teaching from September 2016 First certification from 2018 Issue 10 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Specification First teaching September 2016 Issue 10 About Pearson We are the world’s leading learning company operating in countries all around the world. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people . This specification is Issue 10. We will inform centres of any changes to this issue . The latest issue can be found on our website . References to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Materials may include textbooks, journals, magazinesand other publications and websites.) ISBN 978 1 446 95085 2 All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2023 Welcome With a track record built over 30 years of learner success, BTEC Nationals are widely recognised by industry and higher education as the signature vocational qualification at Level 3. They provide progression to the workplace either directly or via study at a higher level. Proof comes from YouGov research, which shows that 62% of large companies have recruited employees with BTEC qualifications. What’s more, well over 100,000 BTEC students apply to UK universities every year and their BTEC Nationals are accepted by over 150 UK universities and higher education institutes for relevant degree programmes either on their own or in combination with A Levels. Why are BTECs so successful? BTECs embody a fundamentally learner-centred approach to the curriculum, with a flexible, unit-based structure and knowledge applied in project-based assessments. They focus on the holistic development of the practical, interpersonal and thinking skills required to be able to succeed in employment and higher education . When creating the BTEC Nationals in this suite, we worked with many employers, higher education providers, colleges and schools to ensure that their needs are met. Employers are looking for recruits with a thorough grounding in the latest industry requirements and work-ready skills such as teamwork. Higher education needs students who have experience of research, extended writing and meeting deadlines. We have addressed these requirements with: • a range of BTEC sizes, each with a clear purpose, so there is something to suit each learner’s choice of study programme and progression plans • refreshed content that is closely aligned with employers’ and higher education needs for askilled future workforce • assessments and projects chosen to help learners progress to the next stage . This means some are set by you to meet local needs, while others are set and marked by Pearson so that there is a core of skills and understanding that is common to all learners. For example, a written test can be used to check that learners are confident in using technical knowledge to carry out a certain job. We are providing a wealth of support, both resources and people, to ensure that learners and their teachers have the best possible experience during their course . See Section 10 for details of the support we offer. A word to learners Today’s BTEC Nationals are demanding, as you would expect of the most respected applied learning qualification in the UK. You will have to choose and complete a range of units, be organised, take some assessments that we will set and mark, and keep a portfolio of

FAQs

What is the focus of the BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship?

It focuses on enterprise and entrepreneurship through a learner-centred, unit-based approach and applied project-based assessments. The goal is to build practical, interpersonal, and thinking skills for employment and higher education progression.

How are assessments designed in this specification?

Assessments are chosen to support progression and include project-based assessments and written tests that check confidence with technical knowledge. Some assessments are set by centres for local needs, while others are set and marked by Pearson to ensure shared core skills and understanding.

What does “Issue 10” represent in the specification?

The document states it is Issue 10 and indicates that Pearson will inform centres of changes to this issue. It includes a summary of specification changes between the previous issue and the current issue.

Oct 20, 2026

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