Planit


Advanced Digital and Business Skills (Level 6/7)

West College Scotland

Venues

Paisley Campus

Content

This course equips learners with practical, industry-linked skills aligned to regional business needs, while providing clear progression to HNC Business or HNC Administration and IT.

The programme develops digital capability, commercial awareness and professional confidence through workshops, real-world projects, employer engagement and applied learning.

Students gain hands-on experience in digital communications, data analysis, creating dashboards for data visualisation, marketing fundamentals, customer service, and business project work, alongside enterprise and innovation activity.

Strong emphasis is placed on employability, digital literacy, workplace wellbeing and metaskills development – including leadership, collaboration, problem solving and resilience – ensuring learners are well prepared for employment, promotion or further study.

Entry Requirements

Relevant Higher preferred. National 5 English and Maths, or relevant Foundation Apprenticeship, or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 5.

Progression Routes

HNC Administration and IT or HNC Business

Start Date

August

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Business, Administration and Accounting

SCQF Level

6/7

Career Area

Offshore Energy

Career Sectors

Business, Management, Admin and Support

Digital and Technology

Engineers and Engineering Operatives or Technicians

Environment, Health and Safety

Offshore Based

Subsurface Scientists

Transport and Logistics

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