NC Business Level 4

This Business award at Level 4 is a 12 credit group award designed as a flexible and business orientated programme. Its aim is to provide candidates with a range of business skills and understanding to work in all business sectors. There are a range of specialisms which provide specific knowledge and skill requirements - see optional clusters below. Successful completion of this programme will put candidates in a stronger position to progress to the next stage of their career.

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Starts Ends Based at Apply
Full Time 06 Sep 2010 17 Jun 2011 Kirkcaldy (Priory Campus) apply online
Part Time Day 06 Sep 2010 17 Jun 2011 Kirkcaldy (Priory Campus) apply online

What You Study

All Clusters:

  • Personal Development
  • Enterprise Skills
  • Communication
  • Information Technology
  • Numeracy

Accounting Cluster:

  • Record Cash/Credit Data
  • Using Accounting Information
  • Financial Accounting

Fashion/Retail Cluster:

  • Customer Service
  • Basic Retail Skills
  • Selling Skills
  • Retail Merchandising

Legal/HR Cluster:

  • Contract Law
  • Introduction to Rights and Obligations
  • Introduction to Employment Law

Business Cluster:

  • Contract Law
  • UK Economy
  • Preparing Final Accounts

Duration and Attendance

One Year Full-time

August and January Start Dates

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

  • Steps up to Success
  • Pre-Employment Skills in Retail
  • Pre-Employment Contract Centre Skills
  • Communication, Information Technology and Numeracy at Access Level 3
  • Industrial experience or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

Please note: Applicants should clearly state on their application form the optional cluster they wish to study.

Further Study

  • NC Business Level 5

Career Opportunities

Successful candidates can look for opportunities in the Business sector.

Accounting Cluster:

  • Junior Accounts Assistant

Fashion/Retail Cluster:

  • Trainee Buyer
  • Trainee Merchandiser
  • Trainee Display Coordinator
  • Store Supervisor

Legal/HR Cluster:

  • Trainee Personal Assistant
  • Human Resource Administrator
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Legal Administrator
  • Paralegal

Administration Cluster:

  • Secretary
  • Receptionist
  • Clerical Assistant
  • Office Administrator
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