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Entrepreneur
The Occupational Certificate: Entrepreneur is an NQF Level 3, 63-credit qualification that equips learners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to assess a business idea, develop a viable business plan, and secure funding for a new venture - covering …
Three parts, as every QCTO qualification
What it is
About this qualification
Aspiring entrepreneurs starting their first small business, who need a structured, practical grounding in assessing, planning, and funding a new venture.
Structure
The modules, in order
Knowledge is the theory, practical skills are the hands-on work, and workplace experience is done on the job.
Knowledge
- Business Ethics and Etiquette · 4 credits
- Business Communication and Customer Service · 3 credits
- Entrepreneurship · 4 credits
- Product/Service/Experience Innovation · 2 credits
- Viability Assessment · 3 credits
- Financial Requirements of a New Venture · 5 credits
Practical skills
- Conduct Entrepreneurship Self-Assessment · 3 credits
- Generate Viable Business Ideas · 8 credits
- Determine Market Requirements for a New Venture · 2 credits
- Conduct Competitive Analysis · 2 credits
- Develop Goals for a Business Plan for a New Venture · 2 credits
- Determine Financial Requirements of a New Venture · 4 credits
- Source Funding for a New Venture · 3 credits
Workplace experience
How it helps you
What Entrepreneur does for you
An Entrepreneur qualification gives you formally recognised, QCTO-accredited grounding in turning a business idea into a real, fundable venture - covering how to assess a business idea's viability, work out its financial requirements, and develop a funding proposal, through to a complete, viable business plan.
Theory, practical skills and workplace experience together, so you are prepared for the real job.
A QCTO certificate is recognised across South Africa, giving you an edge in the job market.
The QCTO works with industry so qualifications stay relevant to what the job market needs now.
What we expect from you
Have these ready
What a host employer must have
Human Resource Requirements
- Maximum supervisor/mentor to worker ratio of 1: maximum 15
- Supervisor/mentor should have a NQF Level 5 qualification and/or minimum relevant work experience of at least 2 years
Legal Requirements
- Work environment that meets minimum labour legislation compliance
- Compliant and current health and safety audit report
Physical Requirements
- Logbooks to capture learner progress against the work activities as per curriculum
- Log sheets for daily activities
What you receive
Results, a certificate and your content
Each assessment is marked and shown in your account, and you can download your Statement of Results.
After the external assessment at an accredited centre, the QCTO issues your certificate.
The full qualification content as a PDF.
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Read the policies →Entrepreneur
- 6 knowledge modules
- 7 practical modules
- 2 workplace modules
- Start at the next intake
R 2,680.00
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Questions about Entrepreneur
When do I start?
Register anytime. You always start at the beginning of the next intake, so you are never behind.
Can I try it first?
Yes. You can try Module 1 free - no commitment and no payment. One free trial per learner account.
How am I assessed?
QCTO qualifications end with an external summative assessment at an accredited centre. It checks that you meet national standards before you are certified.
Who checks the quality of the training?
The QCTO. It makes sure accredited institutions meet its standards, accredits assessment centres, and issues the National Occupational Certificate.