Certificate in New Venture Creation NQF 02

Overview

NQF Level 02 – Credits 138

About This Qualification

The purpose of the NQF level 2 New Venture Creation qualification is to provide a qualification that can form the basis for structured programs for potential and existing entrepreneurs to capitalise on opportunities to start and grow sustainable businesses that form part of the mainstream economy, enabling the learners to tender for business opportunities within both the public and private sectors. This qualification is designed for learners who intend to set up or have already set up own ventures. Assessment of the competencies and knowledge in the qualification needs to be done in the context of the learner’s own new venture.

Exit Level Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Thus, the design and establishment of an entrepreneurship qualification aims to: 

Develop appropriate skills and knowledge for the establishment and development of an enterprise.  Address the economic/administrative and behavioural barriers that contribute to failures in starting and sustaining an enterprise.  Create long-term solutions for job creation and SMME development via the building blocks and structure of a qualification that practically addresses the learning requirements of budding entrepreneurs.
MODULES

Modules

1. NVC49648-01 Numeracy in Small Businesses

2. NVC49648-02 Small Businesses Communication

3. NVC49648-03 Small Marketing Management

4. NVC49648-04 Business Sector & Industry

5. NVC49648-05 Small Businesses Financial Management 

6. NVC49648-06 Small Business Operations Management

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Entry Requirements

It is assumed that learners are competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Career Opportunities

1. Business Owner

2. Business Manager and Director

3. Potential Business Men and Women

CAREER PATH

CAREER PATH

This qualification allows possibilities for both horizontal and vertical articulation.

Horizontal Articulation:

  • National Certificate: Generic Management, Level 5, SAQA Qual ID: 59201.
  • Higher Certificate: Operations Management, Level 5, SAQA Qual ID: 88916.

Vertical Articulation:

  • Advanced Certificate in Project Management, Level 6, SAQA Qual ID: 83546.
  • Advanced Certificate: Management, Level 6 SAQA Qual ID: 90665.
  • Diploma in Operations Management, Level 6, SAQA Qual ID: 59509.

DURATION

Duration: 2 to 3 Years

Offering: Online or Distance Learning

Type: Business & Management

Intake: Anytime

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

30% of your final mark comes from your coursework

70% of your final mark comes from the final exam

You need at least 50% in the final exam to pass

You need at least 60% overall to pass