BSB40407
Certificate IV in Small Business Management
The Certificate IV in Small Business Management will provide you with the skills you will need to run your own small business.
This course will offer you a variety of skills necessary to meet the challenges of the tough environment that is small business.
This qualification will educate you on the principals and practice of small business management.
You will be trained in business planning, financial planning and researching business opportunities.
This course would suit you if you are already operating or intending to operate your own small business. It is also a valuable course for you if you are a senior employee, farmer, insurance agent, bookkeeper, bank manager or if you are simply interested in learning entrepreneurial skills.
Students studying full time at Mt Gravatt campus will also have the opportunity to receive a Certificate IV in Business by completing only three additional units.
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Employers don’t just want graduates with the knowledge and skills to do the job; they’re looking for graduates who can apply sustainable practices in the workplace.
To help you to stand out from the crowd, MSIT is offering Certificate IV students the opportunity to study the course ‘Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices’ at no cost.
By combining a course in sustainability with your primary qualification you can learn valuable sustainable practices, increase your employability skills and give yourself an edge over the competition without spending a cent.
This initiative is funded by the Queensland Government as part of the Towards Q2 strategy.
This course will offer you a variety of skills necessary to meet the challenges of the tough environment that is small business.
This qualification will educate you on the principals and practice of small business management.
You will be trained in business planning, financial planning and researching business opportunities.
This course would suit you if you are already operating or intending to operate your own small business. It is also a valuable course for you if you are a senior employee, farmer, insurance agent, bookkeeper, bank manager or if you are simply interested in learning entrepreneurial skills.
Students studying full time at Mt Gravatt campus will also have the opportunity to receive a Certificate IV in Business by completing only three additional units.
FAST TRACK YOUR CAREER POTENTIAL FOR FREE with a unit in sustainability at MSIT.
Employers don’t just want graduates with the knowledge and skills to do the job; they’re looking for graduates who can apply sustainable practices in the workplace.
To help you to stand out from the crowd, MSIT is offering Certificate IV students the opportunity to study the course ‘Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices’ at no cost.
By combining a course in sustainability with your primary qualification you can learn valuable sustainable practices, increase your employability skills and give yourself an edge over the competition without spending a cent.
This initiative is funded by the Queensland Government as part of the Towards Q2 strategy.
Mt Gravatt 
Full Time | Career Opportunities | Small Business Proprietor, Sole Trader and employment within management support positions within an organisation or small business. |
| Entry Requirements | There are no specific entry requirements, however, Certificate III or equivalent business related competencies is recommended. Students under 17 years of age must meet enrolment requirements as specified in the Education (General Provisions Act) 2006. |
| Program Duration | Full Time: 6 Months (Mt Gravatt) Students can also fast-track and complete the course in a shorter period of time in consultation with their teacher at the start of the course. |
| Program Articulation | Successful completion of this program may allow the student to further their studies to Diploma level within the Business Services Training Package. |
| Start Dates | Full Time: February |
| How to apply | If attached, complete an application form and return to the Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE with the appropriate documentation. If an application form is not attached, please call the Customer Service Centre staff on 1300 657 613 who can help with all aspects of the enrolment process. |
| Cost | The cost of this program may vary depending on the individual courses nominated per semester. Full Fee: $1005 Concession Fee: $582 Concession rates are available for holders of current concession cards presented at point of enrolment. Tuition fees do not include any materials or textbooks that may be required. Costs are subject to change without notice. The costs given are approximate. Costing is dependent on the number of modules selected Please note an administration fee of $35.00 may be charged upon enrolment. |
| Additional Costs | Text books |
| Financial Assistance | Financial assistance may be available in the form of: Youth Allowance and Austudy 13 24 90 Newstart Allowance 13 28 50 Abstudy 13 23 17 If you will have difficulty meeting the full cost of the program at enrolment it may be possible to negotiate an instalment plan for some programs. Please note your enrolment may be refused if you have either outstanding fees or an overdue debt. |
| Skills First | Skills First (Recognition of Prior Learning) recognises your existing experience gained through life or work which you may not have obtained a formal qualification for. We will work with you to identify your existing skills, and assess if you can then achieve a full or part qualification. This also helps to avoid unnecessary duplication of training, saving you time and money. |
| Study options | We understand how busy your life is already and therefore offer you a variety of study options that give you the flexibility to train when and where you want. Training can be provided on campus, online, at work or through a combination of all three*. *Please note that not all options are available for each program. Ask a member of the Customer Service team what study options are available for this program. |
| Contact Information | |||||
| MSIT Customer Service Centre | |||||
| 1300 657 613 | info.msit@deta.qld.gov.au | ||||
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Outline
| The total number of units required to complete this qualification is 10, 4 Core units and 6 Elective units. | |
| Core Units: | |
| BSBSMB401A | Establish legal and risk management requirements of a small business |
| BSBSMB402A | Plan small business finances |
| BSBSMB403A | Market the small business |
| BSBSMB404A | Undertake small business planning |
| Elective Units: | |
| BSBMKG414A | Undertake marketing activities |
| BSBCMM401A | Make a presentation |
| BSBMKG413A | Promote products and services |
| BSBWOR402A | Promote team effectiveness |
| BSBRES401A | Analyse and present research information |
| BSBOHS407A | Monitor a safe workplace |
| Sustainability Unit | |
| BSBSUS301A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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