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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 2023

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Course overview

This course typically takes you 2 years to complete. (S5 and S6)

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.

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 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
  • Understanding Business
  • Management of People and Finance

Year 2

  • Work Placement
  • 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 work 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 may be invited for an individual/group interview at Edinburgh College to assess if this is the correct course for you 

English Proficiency Requirements

Minimum IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

  • Go straight into a career
  • Fast track onto a Modern Apprenticeship in Business
  • College to study the first year of a relevant HND within the Enterprise and Commerce department
  • University
  • Graduate Apprenticeship
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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 22/08/23 41 Weeks

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