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Occupational Skills Programme: New Venture Creation

A QCTO skills programme that gives you the knowledge and skills to set up and run a small new business.

Type
Skills Programme
NQF level
2
Credits
32
QCTO SP ID
SP-210401
Duration
15 days (provider-stated)
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Programme overview

A QCTO skills programme that gives you the knowledge and skills to set up and run a small new business.

Who should enrol

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners
  • Unemployed youth exploring self-employment
  • Community enterprise and co-operative members

Programme purpose

The purpose of the skills programme is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to set up and run a small new business.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this programme, you should be able to:

  1. Identify and formulate achievable business ideas by collecting, organising and reporting information clearly and accurately.
  2. Identify marketing, financial and business operational requirements, applying personal values and ethical communication.
  3. Explain the importance of marketing and customer service for successful business operations.
  4. Identify and explain basic financial principles for running a new venture.
  5. Develop a basic business plan covering business profile, marketing strategy, SWOT analysis, location and equipment, personnel, customers and financial requirements.

Modules and Curriculum Structure

Knowledge modules (19 credits)

Module 1Introduction to entrepreneurship900026-000-01-KM-01 · NQF 2 · 3 credits

Topics covered

  • Being an entrepreneur
  • Knowing yourself
  • Knowing your industry
Module 2Developing a new business idea900026-000-01-KM-02 · NQF 2 · 5 credits

Topics covered

  • Innovation
  • Business planning
  • SMART goals
Module 3Business plan, marketing and customer services900026-000-01-KM-03 · NQF 2 · 4 credits

Topics covered

  • The business plan
  • Identifying market opportunities
  • Customer service
  • Marketing
Module 4Basic financial management900026-000-01-KM-04 · NQF 2 · 5 credits

Topics covered

  • Financial and cash flow management
  • Basic business financial statements
  • Pricing of goods and services
Module 5Ethical communication and negotiation900026-000-01-KM-05 · NQF 2 · 2 credits

Topics covered

  • Ethical communication in business
  • Negotiation

Practical skill modules (13 credits)

Module 6Explore opportunities for a new business900026-000-01-PM-01 · NQF 2 · 4 credits

Topics covered

  • Conduct a basic self-assessment
  • Develop a business concept/idea
Module 7Determine costing, pricing and conduct basic bookkeeping900026-000-01-PM-02 · NQF 2 · 5 credits

Topics covered

  • Determine pricing and costing
  • Determine profit and loss for a business
  • Prepare daily bookkeeping entries
Module 8Prepare a basic business plan900026-000-01-PM-03 · NQF 3 · 4 credits

Topics covered

  • Develop a basic business plan

Topics are taken from the official QCTO curriculum document. Knowledge modules may be delivered face-to-face or blended.

Entry requirements

  • NQF Level 1 qualification
  • RPL for access is available

NQF level and credits

NQF Level 2, 32 credits

Duration and study mode

Duration: 15 days (provider-stated)

Study mode: To be confirmed. Please contact us.

Practical learning and assessment

Practical skill modules cover self-assessment, developing a business concept, costing and bookkeeping, and preparing a basic business plan.

Assessment

  • Internal assessment by the skills development provider.
  • Final Integrated Summative Assessment (FISA). The Assessment Quality Partner is the Services SETA.

Accreditation and endorsement

QCTO accreditation 05-QCTO/SDP170325141451, valid 14 March 2025 to 13 March 2030.

Certification

QCTO certificate for the skills programme on successful completion of the FISA.

Career opportunities and progression

  • Self-employment as a small business owner (OFO 134903 Small Business Manager)
  • Entrepreneur

Fees and intake dates

To be confirmed. Please contact us. Ask about fees and the next intake.

Frequently asked questions

Is a skills programme a full qualification?

No. A skills programme is a smaller, credit-bearing programme. Its credits can count towards a related full or part qualification under the QCTO Credit Accumulation and Transfer policy.

Can I get credit for my experience (RPL)?

Yes. Recognition of Prior Learning may be used for access and for module exemption, as provided for in the QCTO RPL policy.

Sources (checked 2026-10-12)

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