Enterprise and Employability in Business
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 4
Study mode Full time
Duration 41 weeks
Start date
Aug 2023
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Course overview
This course is aimed at those who may have been out of employment for some time and are looking to get back into work or self-employment.
The main aim of the course is to provide an introduction to employment and entrepreneurial roles. This will enable learners to acquire and develop skills and knowledge such as resource management and organisational skills required for further study or employment. Signification opportunities exist for learners to develop Core Skills through this qualification.
The course will:
- Enable candidates to consider the various options open to them and to make informed career choices for their future.
- Prepare candidates for entry into further qualifications.
- Provide candidates with knowledge, and practical and transferable skills demanded by employers.
- Enhance your customer service skills.
- Develop an understanding of marketing, sales, promotion, and personal and business finances.
The course may be delivered using a blended learning model. This involves in-class lessons and some classes may be delivered online. You should have access to a PC, Desktop Computer or tablet.
What you will learn
Subjects such as:
- Digital Skills
- Enterprise Skills
- Customer Service Skills for the Entrepreneur
- Establishing a Business Identity
- Personal Development
- Building Employability Skills
- An Introduction to Business and Finance
Placement information
- No placement required
How the course is assessed
- Ongoing assessments throughout the course
Number of days per week
- 3 days per week
Entry requirements
- Applications will be assessed on an individual basis
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- You may be required to attend a group and/or individual interview and/or a skills check
English Proficiency Requirements
Minimum IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- On successful completion of the course, you may progress to level 5 related courses within the department.
Career options
- Self-employed
- Junior Administrator
- Junior Business Assistant
Study Options
Campus | Study mode | Start date | Duration |
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Sighthill Campus | Full time | 28/08/23 | 41 Weeks |