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Enterprise and Commerce

Business Skills Level 5

Campus OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 5

Study mode Open learning

Start date Oct 2025

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Course overview

  • Understanding Business
  • Working in the Business Environment
  • Using Numbers in Business

You will develop Meta Skills in:

  • Initiative
  • Communication
  • Collaborating

Placement information

No placement required.

How the course is assessed

This course is assessed through multiple choice and project based assessments. 

You will be required to attend college to complete your AAT assessment which will take place at the end of the course. 

Number of days per week

This course is online and you will be supported 1 hour per week with class contact via a teams online class. 

Entry requirements

  • National 4 qualification in English and Mathematics

          Plus one other relevant* National 4 qualifications

  • Other equivalent qualifications or experience

*Relevant subjects include

  • Administration
  • Business Management
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • History
  • Modern Studies
  • A Science subject.

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

No interview required.

Skills test to be undertaken.

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

Progression onto a full time level 5 or 6 courses depending on qualifications, experience and successful completion of the course.

Career options

  • Junior office worker
  • Administration 
  • Junior Business Analyist

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus Open learning 27/10/25

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