Enterprise and Commerce
Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills (SCP)
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 6
Study mode Part time
Duration 41 weeks
Start date
Aug 2022
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Course overview
Foundation Apprenticeships allow learners to gain valuable real-world work experience and gain an additional industry-recognised qualification whilst still at school
- It counts as one of your subject choices
- You will develop the skills employers are looking for
- You will build your confidence
It is an opportunity to try out a career and see if it is right for you while you are still at school.
The course typically takes 2 years (S5 & S6).
In year 1 you will work towards completing a National Progression Award (NPA) in Business Skills (SCQF level 6) by attending college 2 afternoons per week. In year 2 learners will work towards achieving the SVQ 3 Business units in the workplace with an employer and attend college (if required).
What you will learn
- Web Apps: Spreadsheets
- Web Apps: Word Processing
- Contemporary Business Issues
- Work Placement
- Understanding Business
- Management of People and Finance
Year 2
- Pan how to manage and improve own performance in a Business Environment
- Communicate in a Business Environment
- Support other people to work in a Business Environment
- Design and produce Documents in a Business Environment
Placement information
- You will be required to complete a placement
How the course is assessed
- Continuous assessment and workplace observation
Number of days per week
- 2 afternoons per week (Tuesday and Thursday 1.30- 4:30pm)
- Year 2 Work Placement
Entry requirements
- Achieved or working towards Higher (A-C) in a relevant subject areas – e.g. English, Business by the end of S6
Or/and
- NPA Business with Information Technology
- The ability to work towards SCQF level 6 (Higher) qualifications
- Interested in or considering a career in the Business Sector
- Positive behaviour and school attendance report
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- If your application is successful you will be invited for an interview at Edinburgh College to assess if this is the correct course for you
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- Go straight into a career
- Fast track onto a Modern Apprenticeship in Business
- College to study the first year of any of the HNDs within the enterprise and Commerce department
- University
- Graduate Apprenticeship
Career options
Employment into many industry sectors, including:
- Finance
- Human Resource
- Hospitality
- IT
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Management
- Marketing
- Retail
- Public Sector
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Part time | 22/08/22 | 41 Weeks |
