Course description
This course provides a qualification and practical opportunities for developing skills that are valid and relevant to the world of work.
This course aims to provide enterprising and employability skills and qualities including:
- Self confidence and motivation,
- Decision making and problem solving,
- Risk–taking,
- Working with others and organising resources,
- Communication and customer service,
- Knowledge of the world of business,
- Employment options available including self–employment,
- Practical, experiential learning about how business operates,
- Core skills including Information Technology.
A number of SQA units will be undertaken including:
- Enterprise Activity
- Business and Marketing Business and Finance,
- Customer Service Skills for the Entrepreneur,
- Establishing a Business Identity,
- Working for Yourself.
Course progression
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Only available as an NPA (SCQF Level 5).
Assessment
Assessments will be conducted on an on–going basis as the course progresses using a variety of methods including a written assessments, work evidence and mini–portfolio/projects.
Future Progression Routes
Students who undertake this course could expect:
- Increased employment opportunities following on from improved work–related skills and qualities, especially following a successful work placement
- An understanding of the key aspects of starting a business and some of the fundamental knowledge and skills that underpin them.
This qualification provides progression to further training or employment.