This short course skill set will prepare budding entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge to operate your own business, and provide administrative support in a small business. Whether it's a side hustle, or a new full time enterprise, this skill set will mean you're set up for success in the exciting world of self employment.
You'll learn how to design and produce business documents and publications and digitally design and develop text-based documents; create spreadsheets through both cloud and non-cloud based applications; identify the financial requirements of a business including profit targets, cash flow projections and strategies; understand workplace health and safety (WHS) legislation and how to apply it for your business; and create and build a social networking presence using social media tools and practices.
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! No course fees apply!
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Learn the skills for business success.
If you own a small business or would like to open a business this course gives you a range of skills to help you develop processes to ensure your business thrives.
Learn about producing business documents, small business practices, WHS laws, and how to use social media to your advantage.
If you're currently operating or thinking about starting up a small business, or would like to get job ready for an administrative support position in a small business operation, this is the skill set for you!
The Operate a Small Business Skill Set offers a fantastic range of skills and knowledge to get you job ready. You'll learn how to design and produce business documents and publications, digitally design and develop text-based documents, develop spreadsheets through the use of both cloud-based and non-cloud based applications, identify financial requirements of a business including profit targets, cash flow projections and strategies to garner financial support, and understand workplace health and safety (WHS) legislation and its application to safe work practices. It even covers how to create and build a social networking presence using social media tools and applications.
Please note this skill set is experiencing high demand and places are limited.
You’ll learn how to:
- design and produce business documents and publications
- digitally design and develop text-based documents
- develop spreadsheets through the use of both cloud-based and non-cloud based applications
- identify financial requirements of a business including profit targets
- cash flow projections and strategies to gather financial support
- understand workplace health and safety (WHS) legislation and its application to safe work practices
The course also covers how to create and build a social networking presence using social media tools and applications.
Units:
BSBESB403 Plan finances for new business ventures BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets BSBWHS307 Apply knowledge of WHS laws in the workplace ICTWEB306 Develop web presence using social mediaThis introductory skill set will give you the tools to launch or improve how you operate your own small business or to gain work-ready skills for employment within a range of small businesses.
You will learn how to apply and create relevant documents and publications to your business to organise and better manage your work load, how to use digital and online tools to manage finances, how to establish and manage a social networking presence and how to manage work, health and safety laws relevant to your small business.
This skill set will prepare you to operate a small business in a wide range of industries, whether you plan to work in an administrative role or you are running your own business. You will learn how to design and produce business documents, publications and spreadsheets, identify financial requirements of a business including profit targets, cash flow projections and strategies to gather financial support, workplace health and safety (WHS) legislation and how to create and build a social networking presence using social media tools and applications.
On completion of the course, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for the nationally accredited units:
BSBESB403 - Plan finances for new business ventures BSBTEC301 - Design and produce business documents BSBTEC302 - Design and produce spreadsheets BSBWHS307 - Apply knowledge of WHS laws in the workplace ICTWEB306 - Develop web presence using social media
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This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
The Small Business Skill Set equips you for success, whether running a business or seeking admin roles. Learn document design, financial insights, safety practices, and social media savvy. Get job-ready or enhance your business operations today
Delivery location
Applied Education’s AE617 Operate A Small Business Skill Set is suitable for anyone working in a small business or thinking of starting their own small business. The units in the skill set are nationally recognised and may be used as credit toward further qualifications. The course will prepare you with the skills and knowledge to get you job-ready or to improve how to operate your own business.
We have been successfully delivering this course since 2020 and provide extensive learning resources, expert trainers, and amazing support. To learn more, go to https://www.appliededucation.edu.au/business-faculty/ae617-operating-a-small-business-skill-set?sl=jswa
Delivery location
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.