Enterprise and Commerce
AAT Level 1 Certificate in Business skills
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 5
Study mode Full time
Start date
Jan 2026
Course enquiry form
Course overview
The Level 1 Award in Business Skills provides students with the opportunity to develop key practical skills essential for every business, serving as a valuable route into employment. Upon completing this qualification, learners will also be equipped with a strong foundation from which to progress to further study with AAT in either accountancy or bookkeeping, if they so desire.
This qualification will particularly suit those learners with minimal work experience or those who require additional support to progress.
This may include adult returners, those on traineeships seeking basic employability skills, or those who want to study at a higher level.
What you will learn
- Understanding Business
- Working in the Business Environment
- Using Numbers in Business
- Communication and ICT Skills
- Social Networking
- Enterprise Skills
You will develop Meta Skills in:
- Initiative
- Communication
- Collaborating
- Creativity
Placement information
How the course is assessed
Each subject will have different evidence requirements and assessment approaches.
Examples of the methods of assessment.
- Open Book
- Multiple Choice
- Project-based assessments
You will also complete an online assessment
Number of days per week
- 2 days per week
Entry requirements
- National 4 qualification in English and Mathematics, plus one other relevant* National 4 qualification
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience
*Relevant subjects include
- Administration
- Business Management
- Economics
- Geography
- History
- Modern Studies
- A Science subject.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- No interview required
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- Preparation for HNC
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Full time | 19/01/26 |
