NATIONAL CERTIFICATE:
Informal and Small Business Practice
Course Number : 58308
Course Type : Learnership
NQF Level : 3
Credits : 120
Duration : 12 Months
Course Type : Learnership
NQF Level : 3
Credits : 120
Duration : 12 Months
The purpose of this qualification is to equip learners to understand the underlying principles of operational areas related to the Wholesale & Retail sector and entry level business principles, thus enabling them to become effective employers and/or self-employed members of society. The competencies in this qualification will assist the entrepreneur to ensure long-term business sustainability.
The qualification will enable learners to understand the South African context of the Retail sector but may also increase their understanding of business, thus enabling them to use this learning in various business environments and to progress to more formal business operations through articulated learning with qualifications which offer a more in-depth and specific business focus. This approach will enable the acquiring of operational competencies in preparation of additional business development and formalizing of business operations where individuals have the relevant understanding of retail operations.
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE
It is assumed that learners accessing this qualification are competent in:
It is assumed that learners accessing this qualification are competent in:
- Communication at NQF Level 2.
- Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2.
OUTCOMES
- Understand the requirements of retail operations.
- Perform basic retail operations.
- Maintain customer service in an informal retail business.
INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT
Integrated assessment at this level will evaluate the learner’s ability to combine actions and ideas across a range of activities and knowledge areas. The integrated assessment will specifically assess the learner’s ability to:
Integrated assessment at this level will evaluate the learner’s ability to combine actions and ideas across a range of activities and knowledge areas. The integrated assessment will specifically assess the learner’s ability to:
- Demonstrate competence by means of the practical application of the embedded knowledge in a manner that meets the required performance standards required.
- Illustrate a clear understanding of the concepts, theory and principles that underpin the practical action taken.
