Course Details:
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Cost: NIL |
Duration: 24 week part time, 1 night per week 6pm-9pm |
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Information and Enrolment Session: To be confirmed
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Course Delivery: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday |
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Course Start Dates: Please contact us
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To Register your Interest: Please contact us |
Eligibility:
Open to all NZ citizens and permanent residents over 16 years of age .
Entry Requirements:
Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Course Outline:
The Certificate in First Steps to Business (FSB) is a Level 2 NZQA approved Introductory level qualification. The aim of this course is to build practical business and mathematics skills to assist in preparation for starting your own business or gaining and improving employment opportunities.
If you have not studied for some time and would like to learn the basics about business and life skills then this course could be exactly what you are looking for. Meet new people and learn from their experiences, DRIVE YOUR FUTURE FORWARD, contact us now for more information or please feel free to browse our students testimonials.
Outcome:
On successful completion of this course you will receive a certificate of completion for your achievements. You will have the opportunity to progress through to the Certificate in Small Business Management to further your career path into the business industry.
Course Content:
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Module 1 - Taking the first steps |
This modules focus gives you a basic introduction to the business world.You will learn techniques and tools to analyse personal motivators, skills, strengths, qualities and characteristics, time management strategies and a range of literacy tools. |
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Module 2 - The planning toolkit |
This modules focus is based on understanding business planning, why you need a business plan, identifying business opportunities, goal setting, business and environmental analysis using the SWOT and STEPP analysis. |
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Module 3 - Crunching the numbers |
This modules focus is based on basic financial skills, budgeting, tax, averages, rounding and other business calculations. You will learn to prepare a basic personal and business cash flow budget. |
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Module 4 - Marketing matters |
This modules focus is based on marketing. What skills are needed, why you need to know, the benefits, advertising, setting pricing and how to market effectively. |
Frequently asked Questions!
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How much will this course cost me? |
There is NO COST, This course is funded by
Te Wananga o Aotearoa. |
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Is there a cost for the resources/equipment that are required to complete this course? |
There is NO COST, all resources/equipment that are required to complete this course are supplied. You will receive all modules,activity workbooks, lesson plans, a stationery kit and calculator |
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At what age can I enrol on this course? |
You must be at least 16 years of age, and not attending high school |
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What documentation is required to enrol on this course? |
You must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
Supporting documentation includes:
NZQA National student index
Full New Zealand birth certificate + marriage certificate (for those wishing to have their certificates in their married name)
Certified copies of entry in the register book of births
New Zealand Passport
An Overseas Passport with a residency stamp
Statement of Whakapapa for applicants over the age of 65 signed by a Kaumatua |
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When does the course start and where is it held? |
This is a 24 week part time night course held from 6pm - 9pm Monday and Tuesday nights in Te Puke and Thursday nights in Whakatane. No classes will be held on public holidays. |
Click here to register your interest or please feel free to contact us for more information.
