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Course areas
Business and AccountsEmployability
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 1

Course introduction

It is no longer possible to apply/enrol for this course as there are no course dates available. Please check back later as we may be offering it again in the future.

This course is perfect if you want to become more aware of the self-employment opportunities available to you, the skills and behaviours needed to be successful, the practicalities of being self-employed and the support available to you. You will also consider sources of income and types of expenditure, and associated record-keeping. 

You will learn about different types of products or services that are offered by self-employed people in a given sector an describe the working patterns of self-employed people in a given sector. You will learn about the skills and behaviours that are needed to be effective as a self-employed person in a given sector. You will be able to describe sources of income and types of expenditure for a business and the records that need to be kept. Learners will be able to use a range of resources to identify potential areas of support including the internet, banks, financial advisors and libraries.

You can expect interactive, engaging lessons where you will need to complete independent research, present information and discuss ideas. Group work and individual tasks including written and presentations will be used to develop knowledge and understanding of self-employment.

Course information

Level 1 Award in Preparing for Self-employment

There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19+.

You will present a portfolio of work on self-employment. 

Other Level 1 courses at Nottingham college or Level 2 courses if you have Maths and English at Level 2.

AAT Award in Business Skills (Level 1) - Part-time

AAT Diploma in Accounting (Level 3) - Part-time

Access to Higher Education: Business (19+) - Full-time