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Enterprise and Employability

The National Progression Award (NPA) in Enterprise and Employability equips candidates with relevant and transferable skills which can be used in any employment setting, including self-employment.

Available at SCQF levels 4 and 5, the flexible structure and content of the NPA is relevant and desirable to a wide range of candidates. It also meets the principles of Curriculum for Excellence.

This qualification is available in schools and colleges.

Update

Working for Yourself FM28 10 / FM99 11

The Working for Yourself Units at SCQF level 4 & 5 / Int 1 & Int 2 have been revised and updated after feedback that content and assessment were too onerous and in depth for the appropriate level. As a consequence the previous versions of these Units with codes F57E 10 and F75E 11 have been given a finish date of 31.07.2012 and have been replaced with new versions with codes FM28 10 and FM99 11. This means centres/candidates will have until 31.07.2012 to complete the previous Units before having to move to the new one(s). For an illustration of these changes please refer to the framework documents available below.

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Why deliver this qualification

The NPA in Enterprise and Employability gives centres the flexibility to choose a delivery method which best suits their circumstances and their candidates, while encouraging interdisciplinary delivery.

Achievement of this qualification is nationally recognised.

Who does this qualification suit

This NPA may appeal to a wide range of candidates of varying age and ability, including:

S3 and S4 pupils who may take it as part of the school’s vocational programme
pre-vocational pupils planning to leave at the end of S4 or winter of S5
anyone looking to improve their employability and entrepreneurial skills
anyone looking to re-enter the job market or broaden their skills and competences
trainees of national programmes, preparing them to enter the workforce such as Get Ready for Work and Training for Work programmes

Further education establishments may also consider using some or all of the Units within full or part-time college programmes.

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre.

Progression

Candidates who achieve the NPA:

increase their employment opportunities due to improved work related skills and qualities
acquire knowledge and skills essential for self employment
improve career progression prospects if already in employment

In addition, candidates may progress to:

SCQF level 5 from level 4
an SCQF level 5 or 6 Personal Development Award
further vocational courses such as Skills for Work
business related awards at SCQF levels 5 and 6

Approval

Centres with devolved authority are eligible to seek approval through their own internal approval process.

Centres without devolved authority will have to come forward for approval and should contact the Business Development Team for guidance in completing the combined CA1/SA1 form.

Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet SQA’s general requirements for technical/occupational competence.