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Further Education and Training Certificate: Small Business Advising (Information Support)

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SAQA ID48883
NQF Level4
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers2

About this qualification

This is a 120-credit NQF Level 4 qualification in Generic Management focused on providing advice and information support to small businesses. It is intended to relate to practical business-support and small-business management work.

What this qualification may cover

  • Small business advising
  • Information support for small businesses
  • Generic management in a small-business context

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in supporting small businesses with advice and information, or developing a foundation relevant to small-business management, might consider this qualification. This guidance does not confirm admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification has a supplied direct-pathway relationship with Business Support Coordinator and Small Business Manager roles. It may help prepare a learner for work related to these careers, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into either career.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Small business advisory support
  • Business information support
  • Business support coordination
  • Small-business management

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Further Education and Training Certificate: Small Business Advising (Information Support)
SAQA ID
48883
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
4
Minimum credits
120
Field
3
Subfield
Generic Management
Originator
SGB EntSBD
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied registration-end snapshot is 30 June 2023 and current status has not been verified.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about assessment requirements and whether any workplace or practical requirements apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification is still open for new enrolment and that the provider can issue a recognised achievement.
  • Compare the qualification details with the provider’s current documentation before making a payment.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.