Business Level 5 NQ

What is special about this course?

Business and administration skills are the backbone of organisations. A qualification can open diverse career opportunities, enhance employability, and provide a strong foundation for anyone who wants to start their own company.  

Designed for the modern work environment, the NQ Business course will give you an excellent grounding in business and marketing approaches, information technology, event organisation, and social media.

The course aims to prepare you employment through studying units focussing on customer care, working with others, enterprise skills, and personal development, helping you to thrive in various business roles.  

Entry requirements

Applicants must be 16 or over at the start date of the course.

Much of your time will be spent developing workplace skills such as:  

  • Learning to plan and host events, including fundraising activities
  • Developing IT skills and using various software applications
  • Developing skills in customer service through roleplay and interactions

In the classroom you will learn about:  

  • The fundamentals of business and administration
  • How to set up your own business  
  • Health and safety regulations in business settings

You'll have the opportunity for personal development too and we'll support you to:

  • Gain effective communication skills  
  • Enhance your ability to solve problems creatively and effectively
  • Work collaboratively with your classmates to build strong working relationships.
  • Build your confidence and resilience  

This course is made up of 3 NPA awards: 

  • Digital Passport NPA - This award covers the basics of using data in the workplace, how to do presentations, and understanding social media. 
  • Enterprise and Employability NPA - This award will develop your employability skills through studying units such as customer care, working with others, enterprise skills and personal development.
  • Business and Marketing NPA - This award will introduce you to the current practices within Business and Marketing, covering topics such as management of people and finance, marketing operations, promoting a business, and event organisation. 

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time

Your course will generally be a mix of local centre-based learning time, and flexible learning time. You need to commit to both, but you can choose when to complete flexible learning to fit around work, caring and personal commitments. 

Find out more about how you will learn with us. 

You will be expected to attend class for 3 days per week and undertake some flexible learning in your own time. 

How long will my course last?

1 Academic Year

Where can I study my course?

    • UHI Argyll
    • Arran Learning Centre
    • Campbeltown Learning Centre
    • Dunoon Learning Centre
    • Helensburgh Learning Centre
    • Islay Learning Centre
    • Lochgilphead Learning Centre
    • Oban Learning Centre
    • Rothesay Learning Centre

Start date

August

Fees

For the latest information on fees please see our fees policy.

What can I do on completion of my course?

Most of our students go on to further study, with courses such as:  

  • HNC Administration and Information Technology  
  • HNC Business  
  • BA Event Management (following HNC)  

The course is a great first step to a successful career in many business sectors.  

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We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Argyll. UHI Argyll operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.