PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION
General Education and Training Certificate: Business Practice is for utilisation by all members of the population. Anyone preparing to become employed, or self-employed, in any business whatsoever would be the persons most likely to be attracted to this qualification. In fact many newly (or not-so-newly) appointed personnel, or struggling entrepreneurs, could benefit from part or all of this qualification. It sees to embed the six key literacies required by business organisations: Numeracy, Literacy, Entrepreneurial, Financial, Technological and Cognitive.
| TITLE : | General Education and Training Certificate: Business Practice |
| SAQA ID : | 61755 |
| ACCREDITING AUTHORITY : | SERVICES SETA |
| PROGRAMME DURATION : | 1210 Training hours (30% Theory 70% Work based practical learning) |
| CREDITS | 121 |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES:
On completion of this qualification learners are able to:
- Use fundamental skills in a business environment
- Make appropriate use of Information and Communications Technology in an office setting
- Understand and apply entrepreneurial and business knowledge and attitude
- Incorporate life skills in an employment or self-employment situation
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidates must be between 18 – 35 years of age
- Candidates must be a South African citizen
- Communication at ABET Level 3
- Mathematical Literacy at ABET Level 3
UNIT STANDARDS : |
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| TYPE | SAQA ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
| Core | 14444 | Demonstrate an understanding of a general business plan and adapt it to a selected business idea | NQF Level 01 | 7 |
| Core | 13999 | Demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting practices | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
| Core | 10006 | Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship and develop entrepreneurial qualities | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
| Core | 9357 | Develop and use keyboard skills to enter text | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
| Core | 13994 | Identify and discuss different types of business and their legal implications | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
| Core | 10007 | Identify, analyse and select business opportunities | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
| Core | 243189 | Manage personal finances | NQF Level 01 | 8 |
| Core | 117867 | Managing files in a Graphical User Interface (GUI) environment | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
| Core | 116932 | Operate a personal computer system | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
| Core | 15091 | Plan to manage one`s time | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
| Core | 110082 | Understand the impact of customer service on a business | NQF Level 01 | 6 |
| Core | 117902 | Use generic functions in a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-environment | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
| Fundamental | 119373 | Describe and represent objects in terms of shape, space and measurement | NQF Level 01 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 119368 | Describe, interpret and represent mathematical patterns, functions and algebra in different contexts | NQF Level 01 | 6 |
| Fundamental | 119635 | Engage in a range of speaking/signing and listening interactions for a variety of purposes | NQF Level 01 | 6 |
| Fundamental | 119631 | Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn | NQF Level 01 | 5 |
| Fundamental | 110083 | Process, analyse and communicate numerical data | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
| Fundamental | 119640 | Read/view and respond to a range of text types | NQF Level 01 | 6 |
| Fundamental | 119362 | Work with numbers; operations with numbers and relationships between numbers | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
| Fundamental | 119636 | Write/Sign for a variety of different purposes | NQF Level 01 | 6 |
| Elective | 14656 | Demonstrate an understanding of sexuality and sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS | NQF Level 01 | 5 |
| Elective | 116164 | Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of marketing | NQF Level 01 | 2 |
| Elective | 10009 | Demonstrate the ability to start and run a business and adapt to a changing business environment | NQF Level 01 | 3 |
| Elective | 243193 | Practice good health and grooming habits | NQF Level 01 | 4 |
| Elective | 116935 | Enhance, edit and organise electronic messages using a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based messaging application | NQF Level 02 | 2 |
| Elective | 117923 | Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based presentation application to prepare and produce a presentation according to a given brief | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
| Elective | 116931 | Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based web-browser to search the Internet | NQF Level 02 | 4 |
| Elective | 117924 | Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based word processor to format documents | NQF Level 02 | 5 |
| Elective | 116945 | Use electronic mail to send and receive messages | NQF Level 02 | 2 |
