This is an intensive course that includes two New Zealand certificate qualifications at level four of the New Zealand Qualifications Framework. It provides students with skills to establish their own business as well as work in and for other existing businesses. The course helps students to research and identify New Zealand legal structures, regulations and tools available in order to develop business plans and manage a small business. It also fosters the ability to analyse market opportunities and identify and create strategies for the management of business and financial risks. The course helps students to gain knowledge of marketing concepts.
Face to face in a classroom setting, with elements of blended online learning.
Graduates of this course have the amazing opportunity to apply for:
Students are assessed through a mixture of written assessments, presentations and practical role plays that contribute to the achievement of these level 4 Unit Standards: US 29058 Develop a business plan for a small business (20 credits) US 29059 Manage operations for a small business (20 credits) US 29060 Manage staff and human resource processes for a small business (20 credits) US 29029 Provide administrative services using business applications and technological devices (20 credits) US 29030 Process comprehensive data and perform detailed financial calculations to produce business information (10 credits) US 29031 Produce business documents using advanced features and functions of software applications (10 credits) US 32348 Maintain administrative systems and processes and recommend improvements to meet business needs (15 credits) US 11101 Collaborate within a team which has an objective (5 credits)
• Suppliers visit
• Small business visit
17 Jul 2023 - 5 Jul 2024
21 Aug 2023 - 23 Aug 2024
9 Oct 2023 - 27 Sep 2024
6 Feb - 20 Dec 2024
11 Mar 2024 - 7 Mar 2025
29 Apr 2024 - 11 Apr 2025
4 Jun 2024 - 30 May 2025
21 Jul 2024 - 27 Jun 2025
26 Aug 2024 - 15 Aug 2025
14 Oct 2024 - 19 Sep 2025
3 Jul - 14 Jul 2023
25 Sep - 6 Oc 2023
14 Apr - 26 Apr 2024
7 Jul - 20 Jul 2024
30 Sep - 11 Nov 2024
18 Dec 2023 - 5 Feb 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 3 Feb 2025
• Free professional training in employment skills and customer service from Function Staff, our Study and Work partners.
• Paid part-time employment with Function Staff during your course.
• Free 1-1 CV preparation, career advice and interview skills with Crown’s employment team.
• A standard reference will be included at the end of your program.
Students who successfully complete this course may wish to continue their studies in any of the following:
Business Owner / Operator
Office Administrator