Enterprise and Business - Schools Academy - NPA (SCQF Level 6)

Start

22 Aug 2025

End

03 Apr 2026

This award in Enterprise and Business is an introductory qualification designed to provide learners with the opportunity to develop Enterprise and Employability skills. It will prepare learners for further study within this vocational area.
Students will study units including Business Formation: An Introduction, Business Skills and Behaviours, Business Formation: Commercial Aspects of Law, Finance and E-Business and Business Formation: Developing a Business Idea.
The course is suitable for S5 and S6 students who are looking to transition from school into further education or industry.

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Qualifications

Upon successful completion, candidates will achieve the following award;

  • NPA Enterprise and Business at SCQF Level 6

Delivery

The course is a schools link delivery on campus one day a week, for 28 weeks.

Location

Scottish Borders Campus

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Entry requirements

Learners would benefit from having a qualification in a related subject at SCQF Level 5, an interest in Business and Enterprise and may be interested in pursuing a career in this area.

Progression opportunities

On successful completion of the course, students may progress to some of the pathways outlined below.
Further or Higher Education Opportunities

  • Level 6 Business, Enterprise & Tourism
  • HNC/D Business Year 1 at Borders College

Application and Interview Process

Applications will be reviewed by the curriculum team and candidates will be selected based on a detailed personal statement as supported by regional school partners.

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