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