New Venture Creation
This Qualification will meet the needs of the formal and informal SME Sector by providing training standards against which entrepreneurs can be trained.
Purpose:
The purpose of the Qualification is to develop the appropriate
skills and knowledge required by a person for the establishment and
development of a small to medium business venture, and address the
economic, administrative and behavioural (psycho-social) barriers that
contribute to success in starting and sustaining the venture.
This qualification is intended for persons who wish to start,
operate, manage and grow a new small to medium business venture.
Learners attempting this qualification will be equipped with a variety
of technical, business managerial and personal skills and strategies to
help them succeed in the creation and sustenance of a business. The
successful learner will develop a sound foundation for the application
of these skills and knowledge to explore a diverse range of
entrepreneurial opportunities.