Certificate 4 in Small Business Management
Course 17824 CRICOS Code 063916A |
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Duration
0.5 year full-time
Locations, tuition fees and intakes
Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials (if applicable) range from A$300 - A$1,000 per course.
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| Bankstown | Feb, Jul | A$5,030 | ||
| Meadowbank | Feb, Jul | A$5,030 | ||
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | A$5,030 | ||
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Description
This course is for people who intend to go into small business as an owner and/or manager as well as those who are already a small business owner and/or manager.
This course provides the skills and knowledge required to manage the establishment, planning, promotion, finances, operations and workforce of a small business.
Career Opportunities
Small business owner/manager
Articulation
When you finish this course you may be eligible to do Diploma of Business (17805) or other specialist Diploma qualifications in the Business Services Training Package such as marketing, management or human resources.
In addition, depending on units/electives completed in this course, you may be eligible for advanced standing in other courses and other Training Package qualifications.
Entry Requirements
- Year 10 or equivalent or related experience
- Academic IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL (iBT) 51 or Certificate 3 in English for Further Study at TAFE NSW or equivalent
Exit Points
N/A
Course Structure
To receive the Certificate 4 in Small Business Management students must complete 4 core units and 6 elective units (Please note: at least 5 electives must be completed from Subgroup 1)
Core Units
- Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
- Plan small business finances
- Market the small business
- Undertake small business planning
Elective Units
The full range of elective units is listed below. Elective units actually offered may vary between each semester and campus, and will depend on a number of considerations including the packaging rules for the qualification and demand for the unit.
Subgroup 1
- Originate and develop concepts
- Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies
- Address customer needs
- Review and maintain a website
- Report on financial activity
- Manage compliance with franchisee obligations and legislative requirements
- Promote innovation in a team environment
- Organise the importing and exporting of goods
- Show leadership in the workplace
- Implement operational plan
- Lead and facilitate offsite staff
- Promote products and services
- Undertake marketing activities
- Monitor a safe workplace
- Manage projects
- Establish networks
- Build client relationships and business networks
- Analyse and present research information
- Monitor and manage small business operations
- Manage small business finances
- Manage a small team
- Manage personal, family, cultural and business obligations
- Build and maintain relationships with small business stakeholders
- Establish effective workplace relationships
- Promote team effectiveness
- Develop work priorities
- Process business tax requirements
- Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
- Provide a quotation
Subgroup 2 - AQF LEVEL 3 AND 4 UNITS
- Maintain financial records
- Investigate micro business opportunities
Additional Information
Click here for further general information about qualifications, articulation, facilities and equipment, assessment methods and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Course information and offerings are subject to change at any time.
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