Enterprise and Commerce
AAT Level 1 Certificate in Business Skills
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 5
Study mode Full time
Duration 20 weeks
Start date
Jan 2024
Course enquiry form
Course overview
The Level 1 Award in Business Skills certificate, offers students the opportunity to develop key practical skills used in every business as a route into employment. On completion of this qualification, learners will also be equipped with a strong foundation from which to progress to further study with AAT in either accountancy or bookkeeping if they would like to do so.
This qualification will particularly suit those learners with minimal work experience or those who require additional support to progress. This may include adult returners, younger students, those on traineeships seeking basic employability skills or those who want to study higher level.
What you will learn
- Understanding business
- Working in the business environment
- Using numbers in business
- Social networking
You will develop Meta Skills in :
- Initiative
- Communication
- Collaborating
- Creativity
How the course is assessed
Each subject will have different evidence requirements and approaches to assessment.
Some examples are provided below on the methods of assessments
- Open Book
- Multiple Choice
- Project-based assessments
Number of days per week
- 3 days per week
Entry requirements
- Three relevant *National 4 qualifications
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience
*Relevant subjects include English, Administration, Business Management, Economics, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Studies or a Science subject.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- You will be required to attend a course information day.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- AAT Level 2 Business Skills
- Level 6 courses within Enterprise and Commerce
Career options
- Junior office assistant
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Full time | 22/01/24 | 20 Weeks |
