SETA
Overview
Average duration
Study Options
Who It’s For
Entry requirements
You must be at least 16-years old and have passed Grade 10 (Standard 8) or have an equivalent qualification. You don’t need any previous accounting knowledge or experience, as our foundation level courses teach you all the basics.
Qualification content
National certificate: New Venture Creation (SMME)
The NQF Level 2 New Venture Creation qualification is designed to provide a foundational framework for structured programs aimed at both aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. The qualification equips learners with the skills needed to identify and capitalize on opportunities to start and grow sustainable businesses within the mainstream economy. It also enables learners to compete for business opportunities in both the public and private sectors. This qualification is ideal for individuals who are looking to establish or have already established their own ventures.
NQF Level L2
National certificate: New Venture Creation
The purpose of the New Venture Creation Qualification is to equip individuals with the essential skills and knowledge required for the establishment and growth of a small to medium-sized business. It focuses on addressing key economic, administrative, and psycho-social challenges that impact the success of starting and sustaining a venture. This qualification is specifically designed for individuals who aim to start, operate, manage, and expand their own small to medium business.
NQF Level L4
Further Education & Training: Business Administration – 35928
The core component of the qualification provides learners with essential knowledge and skills in areas such as records management, comprehension of written and verbal texts, business writing, problem-solving, ethics, cultural awareness, self-management, self-development, project teamwork, and business policies and procedures. Through its elective component, the qualification allows learners to specialize in various administrative fields, including reception, executive administration, financial literacy, relationship management, legal knowledge, communication, project administration and support, call center administration, and human resources.
NQF Level L4
Further Education & Training Certificate: Business Administration
The elective component of the qualification allows learners to specialize in various areas of administration, including reception, executive administration, financial literacy, relationship management, legal knowledge, communication, project administration and support, call center administration, and human resources.
NQF Level L4
General Education & Training Certificate: Business Practice
This qualification is suitable for newly appointed staff who are required to improve their professional delivery within a business environment, as well as start -up small businesses who want to learn how a business operates and aims to develop the cognitive abilities of learners by improving their problem solving and decision ma king skills. This is critical to support the economic growth required to enable our country to support and develop all our people.
NQF Level L1
National Diploma: Labour Relations Practice: Dispute Resolution
This qualification is suitable for newly appointed staff who are required to improve their professional delivery within a business environment, as well as start -up small businesses who want to learn how a business operates and aims to develop the cognitive abilities of learners by improving their problem solving and decision ma king skills. This is critical to support the economic growth required to enable our country to support and develop all our people.
NQF Level L5
Further Education & Training Certificate: Generic Management – 74630
This qualification provides a foundational framework for the development of management competencies across various sectors and industries. It is specifically designed to equip learners-particularly those in junior management roles-with the essential management skills required in any occupation. The qualification introduces key management concepts, principles, practices, and terminology, preparing learners to become informed and effective managers in diverse work environments. Additionally, it serves as a steppingstone for those seeking to pursue higher education and offers flexible pathways for lifelong learning.
NQF Level L4
National Certificate: Labour Practice – 48641
This qualification equips learners with foundational knowledge in Labour Law, enabling them to gain a comprehensive understanding of the South African Labour Relations landscape and to apply this expertise across diverse business environments. Building competence in this field supports improved service delivery, company sustainability, and contributes to economic growth and job creation. For both employed and unemployed individuals, the skills acquired through this qualification help enforce labour rights and foster a balanced understanding of rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
NQF Level L5
National Certificate: Generic Management – 60269
The National Certificate in Generic Management, accredited at NQF Level 5, is part of a comprehensive management qualification pathway applicable across multiple sectors and industries. This certificate is specifically tailored to develop essential management skills for individuals in any profession, particularly those responsible for overseeing first-line managers. It encompasses five key management domains: leadership, environmental management, relationship management, knowledge management, and practical management application. Each domain is covered through universal competencies, allowing training programs to be customized for sectors and industries.
NQF Level L5
Further Education & Training Certificate: Generic Management – 58344
This qualification establishes a foundational framework for management training across various sectors and industries, focusing on essential management competencies for learners in any occupation, particularly those working as junior managers. It introduces fundamental terminology, rules, concepts, principles, and practices in management, equipping learners with the knowledge needed to become effective managers in any field. Additionally, this qualification is structured to facilitate access to higher education for managers or aspiring managers, promoting flexible, lifelong learning opportunities.
NQF Level L
Study Options
SETA (Sector Education and Training Authority) accredited courses can be delivered through two primary modes: LIVE online classes and face-to-face onsite classes. Both methods offer flexibility, interaction, and robust learning experience, ensuring that learners can achieve the required competencies for various qualifications.
LIVE Online Classes:
LIVE online classes provide learners with the flexibility to attend classes remotely while still benefiting from live, interactive sessions.
Benefits of LIVE Online Classes:
- Flexibility in scheduling and location.
- Interactive and engaging format despite being remote.
- Immediate access to resources and materials online.
- Reduced costs for travel and accommodation.
- Opportunities for learners to interact with diverse peers from different locations.
Real-Time Interaction:
Interactive Learning Tools:
Access to Materials:
Flexibility:
Learners can join from anywhere, eliminating the need for travel. Recorded sessions are often made available for revision, allowing students to learn at their own pace if they miss a session.
Face-to-Face Onsite Classes:
Face-to-face onsite classes involve traditional classroom-based learning, where learners attend courses at a physical location (such as a training center or company premises).
Benefits of Face-to-Face Onsite Classes:
- Immediate, hands-on experience in practical skills.
- Direct, personal interaction with instructors and peers.
- A more focused, structured environment free from
- potential online distractions.
- Opportunities for networking and building relationships with classmates and industry professionals.
Direct Instructor-Learner Interaction:
Practical Sessions:
Group Learning Environment:
Instructor-Led Demonstrations:
Blended Learning Approach:
For a more flexible and comprehensive learning experience, many SETA courses combine LIVE online classes with face-to-face onsite classes, commonly known as blended learning.
Hybrid Model:
Access to a Wide Range of Resources:
Flexibility with Structure:
Blended learning allows students to balance their learning
schedules, combining the convenience of online sessions with the engagement and hands-on experiences of face-to-face classes.
Benefits of studying SETA
Enhanced employee skills and productivity
Improved employee retention and motivation
Compliance with BEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment)
Act, companies are required to meet certain criteria for transformation. Providing SETA courses helps businesses to meet skills development targets, which is a critical component
of their BEE score and compliance. This is increasingly important for companies aiming to work with government entities or large corporates that prioritize BEE compliance.
Access to government funding and grants
upskilling programs. Businesses can apply for Skills Development Levies to cover part of the training expenses, making it more affordable for companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to run professional development programs.
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