Enterprise and Commerce
Level 1 Certificate in Business Skills (SCP)
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 5
Study mode Part time
Duration 41 weeks
Start date
Aug 2024
Course enquiry form
Course overview
Please note this course is for school pupils only.
The Level 1 Award in Business Skills Certificate offers students the opportunity to develop key practical skills used in every business as a route into employment. On completion of this qualification, learners will also be equipped with a strong foundation from which to progress to further study if they would like to do so.
This unit provides students with an introduction to the business environment. Students will understand the skills needed in the workplace, including the importance of teamwork, communication, effective time management and the need for professional behaviour. They will explore workplace communications and the use of software for different business tasks while understanding the need for data security and learning how to keep data secure. Effective communication is required in all job roles.
This course will look at the different methods of communication and the characteristics of effective information. This course will help students to prepare to seek employment in a wide range of sectors and to develop the skills that they need to contribute effectively in the workplace.
Students will explore the key features of different types of organisations and the sectors in which they operate. They will learn the purpose of different organisations how they operate, and also how organisations are commonly structured. Students will learn the importance of sales, purchases and expenses, and the procedures that support them, to the success of those businesses. Students will understand that businesses need to make more sales (income) than purchases (expenses) to operate profitably. Students will become familiar with the relevant terminology and common documents used.
You will gain the skills necessary to perform practical finance-related tasks while following business procedures. On completion of this unit, students will understand the different types of organisations that exist including for-profit and not-for-profit. They will understand that for-profit businesses make money by selling goods and services and not-for-profit organisations provide services to the public and generate income to support their purpose.
Students will also understand that businesses have to use their income to pay for the costs of running the business. They will know the processes involved in making both sales and purchases and will understand how they can contribute to the success of a business by following business procedures accurately and on time.
What you will learn- Working in the Business Environment
- Using Numbers in Business
You will develop Meta Skills in :
- Initiative
- Communication
- Collaborating
- Sense-making
How the course is assessed
Each subject will have different evidence requirements and approaches to assessment.
Some examples are provided below on the methods of assessments
- Open Book
- Multiple Choice
- Project-based assessments
Number of days per week
- Two afternoons per week Tuesday and Thursday 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm
Entry requirements
- You must be working towards a minimum of three relevant National 4s (must include English and Maths/Numeracy).
Or
- Any relevant National Qualifications Group Award at SCQF level 4 or 5 (including Comms/Numeracy).
- Relevant subjects could include - English, Accounting, Administration, Business, Economics, Marketing, Modern Studies, and Science subjects.
Please note subjects and level of subjects will be confirmed with your current school
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- No interview required
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- Level 5/6 courses in the School of Enterprise and Commerce
Career options
- Junior Office Assistant roles
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Part time | 20/08/24 | 41 Weeks |
