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 5.5Progression 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
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 |
