Overview of the NPA in Enterprise and Business

Overview of the NPA in Enterprise and Business

Ruth Roy

RationaleRationale

Strong strategic case:– Small businesses are crucial to the economic

development and growth of Scotland– Unfulfilled entrepreneurial potential among

younger people– Lower business start-up rate for younger

people than any other age group– Drive to build an Enterprise culture in

Scotland

Rationale (cont)Rationale (cont)

Demand for a qualification in Enterprise and Business at SCQF level 6

Primarily suit candidates aged 18-24 in school or FE but also those who are:– Interested in business– Adult returners to work– Re-training for employment – Considering a change of career and may be

considering self-employment

AimsAims Enhance and develop enterprising skills and attitudes Develop knowledge to support business start-up

activity Develop knowledge and skills in promoting a

business Enhance and develop knowledge of customer

management techniques Provide practical, experiential learning about starting

a business and transferable skills for employment Enable progression within the SCQF Provide the opportunity to develop

Core Skills.

NPA Content and StructureNPA Content and Structure

All Units are mandatory 5 NQ credits required to achieve NPA

Unit Title SCQF credit Points

SCQF Level

NQ Credit Value

Business Formation: An Introduction 6 6 1

Business Skills and Behaviours 6 6 1

Business Formation: Commercial Aspects of Law

6 6 1

Finance and E-Business 6 6 1

Business Formation: Developing a Business Idea

6 6 1

Business Formation: An introductionBusiness Formation: An introduction

Content Introduce a broad range of topics key to business

formation Carry out basic research on sources of help Investigate the viability of a business idea Produce an action plan

Assessment Portfolio to gather evidence of work Practical assignments

– Present idea to a panel, action plan,

risk assessment

Business Skills and BehavioursBusiness Skills and Behaviours

Content Identify the skills and behaviours necessary for

success in business Provide a framework for personal development

Assessment Portfolio to gather evidence of work Self assessment checklist Personal development pan

Business Formation: Commercial Aspects and LawBusiness Formation: Commercial Aspects and Law

Content Legal characteristics of different business models Contracts Sources of legal assistance

Assessment Portfolio to gather evidence of work Investigative task

– Research project

Finance and E-BusinessFinance and E-Business

Content Sources of funding Financial management Use of Internet for business transactions

Assessment Written/oral evidence Portfolio to gather evidence of work Practical tasks and investigations

– Cash forecast– Product Listing

Business Formation: Developing a Business IdeaBusiness Formation: Developing a Business Idea

Content Research a business idea Planning for a new business The importance of effective marketing strategies Business identity Customer Care

Assessment Portfolio to gather evidence of work Practical investigation/research

Support MaterialsSupport Materials

Assessment Support Packs Continuing Education Gateway

– Skills Express: www.skillsexpress.net Social Enterprise Academy:

– www.theacademy-ssea.org Learning and Teaching Scotland

– Enterprise in Education video bank: www.lts.org.uk

– Glow