NPA Tenancy SCQF level 4

National Progression Awards (NPAs) assess a defined set of skills and knowledge in specialist vocational areas, linked to National Occupational Standards.

The NPA: Tenancy with embedded Citizenship skills provides learners with an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge which will help them to understand housing choices, manage their finances, develop straightforward cookery skills, and ultimately gain and sustain a tenancy successfully.

It also can be used to develop skills for life and work, which may enhance opportunities for employment and help learners to become responsible, contributing citizens.

The qualification is available through schools, colleges, training providers and voluntary organisations.

Qualification structure

Group award code: GT0T 44 (18 SCQF credit points)

SCQF level: 4

This National Progression Award consists of three mandatory units (18 SCQF credit points).

Mandatory units:

  • Successful Tenancy at SCQF level 4 (J5ED 44)
  • Personal Finance: An Introduction at SCQF level 4 (J2ET 44)
  • Cookery Skills, Techniques and Processes National 4 (H20H 74)

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How to assess

Assessment will be a combination of practical and knowledge assessments under closed- and open-book assessment conditions. See the assessment and evidence requirements for each unit.

Assessment support packs are available for this qualification.

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Why study this qualification

The NPA in Tenancy is designed for:

  • people looking to secure a tenancy for the first time
  • people returning to independent living
  • people seeking to develop the skills necessary to maintain and sustain their current accommodation
  • young people preparing to leave their family home
  • looked-after young people preparing to move to independent living

Access

There are no pre-entry requirements for this Award. Entry to this Award is at the discretion of the centre (school, college or training provider.)

Employment and progression

You could use this SCQF level 4 Award to progress to these qualifications:

  • National Course in Practical Cookery (C877 74) at SCQF level 4
  • National Certificate in Personal and Vocational Skills (GF99 44) at SCQF level 4
  • Skills for Work Course in Financial Services (C220 75) at National 5
  • Information and Communication Technology unit (F3GC 11) at SCQF level 5
  • Wellbeing Award (GF2P 45) at SCQF level 5

Qualification structure

Group award code: GT0T 44 (18 SCQF credit points)

SCQF level: 4

This National Progression Award consists of three mandatory units (18 SCQF credit points).

Mandatory units:

  • Successful Tenancy at SCQF level 4 (J5ED 44)
  • Personal Finance: An Introduction at SCQF level 4 (J2ET 44)
  • Cookery Skills, Techniques and Processes National 4 (H20H 74)

Qualification structure (234 KB)

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