Financial Services Award: Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF level 6)
Any Other Recognised QualificationCity of Glasgow College
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Course description
THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS IN S5 (2 YEAR PROGRAMME)
The Foundation Apprenticeship in Financial Services is enhanced with employer engagement workshops and activities, including The Investment Challenge.
Working in a team, you will use an online business simulation to grow a virtual investment fund, making decisions on what to buy and sell based on your own research from incoming news stories.
This course is designed to introduce you to the world of work in the Financial Services sector and to develop your communication and customer service skills to prepare you for work. As well as developing your employability skills, you will create and maintain a personal budget whilst considering the issues surrounding borrowing and debt.
You will learn how the Financial Services sector contributes to the economy as a whole, the different institutions operating in the sector and the job roles and career paths available. You will have the opportunity to put your skills into practice during a work placement with a local employer.
Entry requirements
This course would suit organised, logical and detail orientated students who are working towards Highers in relevant subject areas. It is essential that you have achieved or are working towards Higher (A-C) in any STEM subject or English.
Applicants will be required to undergo a Credit Check.
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Venue details
City Campus
190 Cathedral Street
Glasgow
G4 0RF