This great programme teaches the fundamentals of small business in New Zealand. Students learn how to identify a business opportunities, assess its viability, and work with others to maximise the business’s potential.
This course focuses on the development, operation and management of small businesses. The NZ Certificate in Business Level 3 is designed for people with little to no business experience and it provides them with the knowledge and skills to prepare them to establish and manage their own business or further study. Within the course modules, students will learn to work in a team, conduct financial planning and use a range of Microsoft Office products. Soft skills such as professional, ethical and cultural behavior, problem-solving, decision-making skills and self-management techniques with also be taught.
Face to face in a classroom setting, with elements of blended online learning.
Students are assessed through a mixture of written assessments, presentations and practical role plays that contribute to the achievement of these level 3 Unit Standards: US 29055 Identify a business opportunity/ies and assess compatibility with own abilities, interests, and preferences (5 credits) US 32340 Identify the external environment of a business opportunity/ies (15 credits) US 32341 Produce an establishment plan for a small business opportunity/ies (20 credits) US 29057 Assess the feasibility and viability of a potential small business opportunity (20 credits)
• Suppliers visit
• Small business visit
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22 Dec 2025 – 26 Jan 2026
6 - 17 April 2026
29 June – 10 July 2026
21 September – 2 October 2026
12 April – 23 April 2027
5 – 16 July 2027
27 September – 8 October 2027
14 December 2026 – 29 January 2027
16 years of age or older at course start date
Demonstrate appropriate literacy and numeracy levels.
18 years of age or older at course start date
IELTS (General or Academic) 5.0 with no band lower than 5.0 (or NZQA approved equivalent)
3 years secondary school education or equivalent work experience
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