SAQA QUALIFICATION ID: 66249 

NQF Level 4

About This Qualification

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. 

This qualification is intended for persons who wish to start, operate, manage and grow a new small to medium business venture. Learners attempting this qualification will be equipped with a variety of technical, business managerial and personal skills and strategies to help them succeed in the creation and sustenance of a business. 

Outcomes

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