N4-N6 Business Management - Bakersfield Fet college

BUSINESS STUDIES

National Certificates N4-N6: Business Management

The foundation of this course lies in Entrepreneurship. The candidate that would make a success of this course and a career in Business Management is the person that is motivated to start their own business. They have tenacity (the “bulldog-mentality” of not letting it go), endurance and the will and enthusiasm to succeed.

The National N-Diploma: Business Management includes the N4 – N6 Certificates that enable students to use the business skills and knowledge learned to pursue a career in Entrepreneurship, run their own businesses, or work in retail, wholesale or generic management environment.

Please note that students will only receive a qualification on completion of the workplace experience. Students who have a Grade 12, NQF Level 4 FETC certificate or an NC(V) Level 4 certification qualify to study this qualification.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

What do I need to have completed before I can apply to study this course?

• Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification

An average percentage of 45% or higher will be to the candidate’s advantage (Business Studies and English). The medium of teaching in this course is English and students must be able to speak and write English.

COURSE DURATION

How long will it take to complete the qualification?

6 months for each of the certificates on a full-time basis (N4, N5 and N6). The course will be run on a distance and full-time basis (4 days theoretical classes and 1 day work-based experience.)
To obtain a National N-Diploma in Educare requires a minimum of 18 months’ theoretical study plus 18 months’ of work-based experience

COURSE LOCATION

Where can I study this course?

NATIONAL CERTIFICATES N4-N6: Educare is only available at:

Klerksdorp Campus

Tel: 018 462 4848, Cell/Whatsapp: 082 939 0487

Address: 22 Boom Street, Klerksdorp Central. Opposite Nedbank.

Email: klerksdorp@bakersfieldfetcollege.co.za

DHET EXAM CENTER NUMBER: 099999 2931

Mahikeng Campus

Tel: 018 464 1060, Cell/Whatsapp: 082 939 0487

Address: 253 Robinson Street, Mahikeng Central. Opposite Mahikeng Community Library.

Email: mahikeng@bakersfieldfetcollege.co.za

DHET EXAM CENTER NUMBER: 099999 2940

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

What will I be studying during this course?

NATIONAL N4 Certificate

Management Communication N4
Introductory Accounting N4
Entrepreneurship & Business Management N4
Computer Practice N4

NATIONAL N5 Certificate

Entrepreneurship & Business Management N5
Sales Management N5
Public Relations N5
Computer Practice N5

NATIONAL N6 Certificate

Entrepreneurship & Business Management N6
Sales Management N6
Cost and Management Accounting N5
Public Relations N6

Note: After completing the N6 Certificate, students need to complete 18 months of practical experience in their area of study to obtain a National N-Diploma.

CAREER OPTIONS & GENERAL FAQ's

What will I be able to do after I've obtained this qualification?

Draw up a business plan in order to start your
own business
General management roles within any industry,
but mostly the wholesale and retail industry
Sell products and services

What will I be qualified as after completing the course?

Entrepreneurship/start and run your own business

• General Management
• Salesperson

In which industries will I be able to work?

The variety of industries in which you could work is very wide. All industries need people to sell their products and/or services. Most candidates find positions in Wholesale and Retail, but also in the Insurance and Banking Industry. The ultimate goal would be to start your own small/micro enterprise and build that up so that you could become the employer of people.

How can I further improve my skills as well as as my career?

Achieving the necessary entry requirements at academic level, this course will enable you to continue studying in a business-related field of study. This can be done by completing your National N-Diploma at a TVET College, or studying towards a specific business qualification at an institution of Higher Education, such as a University or University of Technology, based on your academic achievements meeting their specific admission requirements.