Further Education and Training Certificate: New Venture Creation (SMME)
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About this qualification
This Level 4 qualification focuses on developing a foundation for creating and managing a new small, medium or micro enterprise (SMME). It is positioned within Generic Management and carries 162 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be considered by people interested in starting, developing or managing a small business, or those seeking a formal foundation in new venture creation and generic management. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for entrepreneurial and small-business management activities, including pursuing a new venture or contributing to the management of an SMME. It does not guarantee business success, employment, appointment or entry into any particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Entrepreneurial thinking
- New venture planning
- Small-business management
- Generic management skills
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Further Education and Training Certificate: New Venture Creation (SMME)
- SAQA ID
- 23953
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 162
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Generic Management
- Originator
- SGB GM
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-05-13
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status before enrolling, as the available record includes a registration-end date of 13 May 2009 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification and that its offering is valid for new enrolment.
- Ask the provider to confirm the admission requirements, assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements that apply.
- Check the qualification details, including the NQF level, credit value and qualification title, against current official records.
- Confirm whether the provider is accepting new learners and whether the qualification remains available in its stated form.