Certificate IV in Small Business Management

Course Enquiries:	Chadstone: 9564 1603 Email: business@holmesglen.edu.au
Course Code:	BSB40407
Start Date(s):	February and July.
Location:	Chadstone
Total Course Length:	Part-time: Two evenings per week for one year. Specific timetables are available prior to the commencement of each semester.
Prerequisites:	VCE (ATAR) or equivalent; or Mature age (at least 18 years of age and away from formal study for at least one year) Interview may be required.

Overview

This course has been introduced to provide the training needs of those aspiring to develop, or currently working within, a small-medium business. Comprising 10 units of competency, all units were developed specifically for the unique requirements of operating as a small-medium business. This includes areas of study such as, identifying opportunities, finance management, marketing and general business.

Qualification & Recognition

Certificate IV in Small Business Management is granted on the successful completion of 10 units of competency.

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer

Students may be able to shorten the length of their chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen.

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Course Fees

Fees are calculated according to the level of course being studied, and the number of hours being undertaken, up to Government established maximums. Eligible students are able to access a Government Subsidised Place and certain categories of Full Fee Paying students may be able to access an Eligibility Exemption. Assistance is available in the form of VET FEE HELP or a Holmesglen Payment Plan for students who are unable to afford fee payment up front. For further information please check the link below or contact the Information Office on 03 95641640.

How to Apply

Directly to Holmesglen

Course Structure

Unit: Hours

Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business: 0
Plan small business finances: 0
Manage small business finances: 60
Manage merchandise and store presentation: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage merchandise and store presentation.; 35
Market the small business: 0
Undertake marketing activities: 0
Analyse and present research information: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather, organise and present workplace information using available systems.; 40
Promote products and services: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to coordinate and review the promotion of an organisation's products and services.; 40

Assessment

Assessment may be a combination of written and online assignments, tests, examinations and practical application projects.

Career and Further Study Opportunities

Students who successfully complete Certificate IV in Small Business Management are eligible to apply for Diploma of Marketing or Diploma of Management, and subsequently an advanced diploma in marketing or management.