Overview About this course
Gain the skills to bring your small business or startup idea to life. Launch your small business or passion project with expert support and guidance, and set yourself up for success as a business owner.
Outcomes What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
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Develop a tailored business plan
Plan and manage small business finances
Develop and apply marketing and promotional strategies
Build important client relationships and business networks
Provide outstanding customer service
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
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Confidence to grow your micro business or start your own small business
The ability to create a business plan
Experience communicating with customers
Exposure to small business legislation, policy and compliance material
Suitability Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
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This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
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There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol now.
Traineeship
TAFE NSW also offers the Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business as a traineeship. To be eligible to enrol as a trainee you must:
Be employed in a small business as this course is delivered in the workplace
Have a signed traineeship contractThinking about a traineeship? Enquire today.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
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An interest and some knowledge, skills or experience in small business, gained through work experience or previous study
The ability to set work goals and achieve them
The ability to work independently
Good organisational and communication skills
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 12 high school level
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Pathways Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Corporate Services Manager
Corporate Services Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the overall administration of organisations.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
92%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
1,800 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
46 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$2,400
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
45 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
Very high
Gender share
56% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Strong Growth
Other jobs include: Small business owner Small business manager Owner operator
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study 1 Course
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Further study 0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business does not have any post-graduate courses.
Related study 0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 10 Units of competency, including 4 core and 6 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
There are no core units in this course
TAFE NSW services Facilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
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TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
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TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
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TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
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TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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TAFE NSW Libraries
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Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential
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Smarthinking - online access to a tutor
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LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
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Student associations – get social with our student community
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