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DURATION
DURATION
1 Year / 160 Hours
COURSEWORK
COURSEWORK
100% as a mix of open and closed book assessments in school.
EXAM
EXAM
No Formal Final Exam
COST
COST
No Cost
What will you learn?
What will you learn?
The National Progression Award in Business with Information Technology at SCQF level 5 provides essential knowledge and skills for careers or further studies in business and IT. The course includes one mandatory business unit and three additional units (two in ICT and one in a business specialty), allowing for specialisation and progression in education or employment.
Units of Study for L5 NPA are:
Understanding Business
Management of Marketing and Operations
Web Apps: Word Processing
Web Apps: Presentations
This course is internally assessed. By completing unit assessments pupils will generate evidence from a range of practical administration and business activities.
Why do this course?
Why do this course?
This course may appeal to individuals who are:
Interested in pursuing careers in business or information technology.
Looking to gain foundational knowledge and skills in business and IT.
Seeking to progress to further education in business, administration, or IT-related fields.
Aspiring to specialise in areas such as marketing, customer care, law, accounting.
Aiming to enhance their qualifications for better employment opportunities in the business and IT sectors.
What will you experience?
What will you experience?
The aim of this course is to equip learners with a comprehensive set of business and IT skills at SCQF level 5. These will include:
Understanding how and why businesses develop and operate in today’s society.
Evaluating and examining external factors and their impact on individuals, businesses, and communities.
Exploring the role of business and entrepreneurship within society.
Developing administrative skills using software packages such as Microsoft Word.
Key Facts
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before selecting this course
Homework
Homework
Homework will be set by the class teacher on a regular basis, this will be available on TEAMs. Activities set may include practice of a practical skill, preparation for assessment or research for an assignment.
Assessment
Assessment
This course is internally assessed. By completing unit assessments pupils will generate evidence from a range of practical administration and business activities.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry is at the discretion of the Principal Teacher Faculty, E&ICT.
Pupil's must be self motivated and willing to complete tasks individually and in small groups to meet deadlines.
Progression and Employment
Progression and Employment
Everything you need to know about future pathways from this course
Progression
Progression
L5 NPA Business and Information Technology to National 5 Business Management/N5 Admin and IT.
L6 Young Enterprise and Business Enterprise NPA.
Employment
Employment
This course is suitable for all learners who are interested in becoming a:
IT Support Specialist
Office Administrator
Marketing Assistant
Customer Service Representative
Junior Business Analyst
Small Business Owner
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