Certificate IV in New Small Business

Course Overview

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Average Course Fee: $2700

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Average Course Duration: 1 Year

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Description

This qualification is suitable for those establishing a small business who use well developed skills and a broad knowledge base to solve a range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others, and have responsibility for the output of others.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training.

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Management and Commerce field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate IV).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Management and Commerce field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate IV).

Jobs

Graduates of the Management and Commerce field (Certificate IV) are most often employed as:

31.3%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

17.9%

Professionals

16.0%

Managers

Industries

Graduates of the Management and Commerce field (Certificate IV) are most often employed in:

11.5%

Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services

11.3%

Financial and Insurance Services

10.2%

Health Care and Social Assistance

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 10

4 core units plus

6 elective units, of which:

all may be selected from the elective units listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level

if not listed below, 1 elective unit may be selected from a Certificate III or Diploma qualification from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core Unit

BSBSMB401 Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business

BSBSMB403 Market the small business

BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning

BSBSMB421 Manage small business finances

Elective Units

BSBADM409 Coordinate business resources

BSBCUS401 Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies

BSBCUS402 Address customer needs

BSBEBU401 Review and maintain a website

BSBFIA412 Report on financial activity

BSBINN301 Promote innovation in a team environment

BSBINT303 Organise the importing and exporting of goods

BSBIPR405 Protect and use intangible assets in small business

BSBITU422 Use digital technologies to collaborate in the workplace

BSBMGT404 Lead and facilitate off-site staff

BSBREL401 Establish networks

BSBREL402 Build client relationships and business networks

BSBRES411 Analyse and present research information

BSBSMB201 Identify suitability for micro business

BSBSMB301 Investigate micro business opportunities

BSBSMB407 Manage a small team

BSBSMB408 Manage personal, family, cultural and business obligations

BSBSMB409 Build and maintain relationships with small business stakeholders

BSBSMB410 Review and implement energy efficiency in business operations

BSBSMB411 Manage specialist external advisory services

BSBSMB420 Evaluate and develop small business operations

BSBSMB423 Create a digital technology plan for small business

BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

BSBWOR424 Develop a time management plan

PSPGEN028 Provide a quotation

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Course Overview

Student Outcomes

Satisfied with Training

Improved Work Status

Salary

Jobs

31.3%

17.9%

16.0%

Industries

11.5%

11.3%

10.2%

Financial Assistance

JobTrainer

Subsidised Training

VET Student Loans

Australian Apprenticeships

Units & Packaging

Training Providers

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