Further Education and Training Certificate: New Venture Creation, Level 4, 149 credits

SAQA Registration nr. 66249 / Learnership Registration nr. 23 Q 230013 27 142 4 4
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methodology

  • Approach:  Blended Learning 
  •  Duration: 12 months
  •   Fundamental component: 360 notional hours
  • Core component: 820notional hours 
  •  Elective component: 110 notional hours
  • Statement of Results: Issued by Services QAP 

                                        Entry requirements

                                    It is assumed that the learner accessing this qualification is competent in Communication at NQF Level 3
                                    and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3

overview

This Qualification will meet the needs of the formal and in-formal Small, Micro and Medium Enterprise Sector by providing training standards against which entrepreneurs can be trained. This Qualification meets the needs of society by, primarily, providing persons who are able to apply the fairly complex knowledge and skills required to be an entrepreneur and thus contribute to the economic upliftment of themselves, their community and thereby the nation as a whole. Alternatively, this Qualification is also attractive to persons who have not received formal training in this Sector but who are already managing and/or are working as employees within an established Small, Micro and Medium Enterprise business.

the purpose of the qualifications

The purpose of the Qualification is to develop the appropriate skills and knowledge required by a person for the establishment and development of a small to medium business venture, and address the economic, administrative and behavioural (psycho-social) barriers that contribute to success in starting and sustaining the venture.

target group

This qualification is intended for persons who wish to start, operate, manage and grow a new small to medium business venture. 

What's included

 Exit level outcomes

On completion of this qualification, you will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an ability to identify and create a new venture.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of interpersonal skills required in a business environment.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of basic economics within a market economy.
  4. Manage a new venture by applying business principles and techniques.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of leadership and management.

 Modules

  1. Compulsory Modules
Module 1: Entrepreneurship
Module 2: Business Planning
Module 3: Business Finance
Module 4: Business Development
Module 5: Business Management
Module 6: Negotiation Skills
Module 7: Human Resource Legislation
2. Elective Modules
Module 8: Team Building
Module 9: Basic Computer Skills
Module 10: Effective Tendering

 Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

RPL for access to the qualification: Khulisane and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Application forms are available from our offices.
RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Khulisane and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record.

 Assessment

Formative assessment: Portfolio of evidence will be submitted per programme schedule after the training of each module. Assessment activities include evaluating all documentation produced during the process and questioning to test knowledge and ability to apply.  This assessment leads to the Final Integrated Summative Assessment. 
Final Integrated Summative assessment: Demonstrate competence in terms of the exit level outcomes, which in turn are a function of the associated unit standards. Summative assessment will take place after completing the training, for each module. Candidates will be assessed in an integrative manner per exit level outcome according to the qualification rules. All assessment evidence will be uploaded on the Learning Management System (LMS).

 Online contact sessions

You will attend online sessions with a facilitator for the training of each module, assessment preparation and work experience discussions.

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Our subject matter expertise

Meet our SMEs

Janelle Gravett

Education, training & development practitioner
Janelle has been involved in the skills development area in industry sectors such as hospitality, travel, mining, manufacturing, business process outsourcing and services (BPS & O) and education and skills development. She has a wealth of experience in learning and development methodologies and is an expert in the skills development legislation. ​ She is an Assessor, Moderator and Skills development Facilitator and works with a number of different SETAs.​  She has been part of the QCTO occupational qualification development team for SDF Administrator and Practitioner and part of the development team for the Contact Centre manager Occupational qualification. Currently Janelle is part of the CEP team for the development of the Occ Qualification for Sales and Marketing. ​

Marlene Burden

managing director authentilife
Marlene Petro Burden is a highly accomplished Independent Life Coach and Learning & Development Consultant with over 34 years of expertise in the field. With a strong foundation in Human Resource Management and numerous certifications, including National Certificates in OD ETD Practices and Generic Management, Marlene has made a profound impact on skills development and training. As the former Managing Director of Khulisane Academy, she spearheaded business operations, digital transformation, learning material development, and provider accreditation projects. Her career has encompassed roles such as Group Training Manager at Call Guard and Training Manager at the SA National Defence Force, where she led mentorship programs, facilitated skills development, and pioneered learning strategies. Marlene's contributions include designing and developing national qualifications, implementing digital learning solutions, and mentoring thousands of learners and professionals. Driven by a passion for education, Marlene continues to empower individuals and organisations through innovative training, coaching, and personal development initiatives at Authentilife.

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