Payment plan available - Fee-for-service

Funded - To gain free training for this course you have to be referrred by a Job Network and have an idea on a business plan eg. Running your own business. This course is free for you if you meet the above criteria.

Course Starts - Sept 2009. Classes are every Wed from 9.30-2pm
Complete - Approx March 2010

Course Location
Mixed mode- part time. One day per week. Every Thursday from 9.30-2.30pm

Career Opportunities.
The Certificate IV in Small Business Management will provide you with an outstanding qualification. Graduates of this course can look forward to managing many industries including your own or furthering your studies. This certificate could open many doors for you across a wide range of Business Degrees.

Why FACTS?
(FACTS) provides up to date information about courses and course content. FACTS allows the students to learn at a pace that is conducive to them. FACTS provides Competency Based Training (CBT) which means that each unit is assessed independently of the others. There are several units all together to form the Certificate IV in Small Business Management.

Forms of Assessment.
Each unit is separate but very closely related to each other, and together they form the Certificate IV in Small Business Management. All units are assessed through workbooks, multiple choice, class attendance, group work etc.

Pathways
Once you have completed the Certificate IV in Small Business Management you can then consider whether you want to go on to further your understanding of this industry, or you can enroll into university and gain a degree in Business.

Why me?
If you have had an interest in furthering your Business industry pathway then this may be the course for you. Do you have good communication skills and are you able to organize and present well, then what are you waiting for. Ring F.A.C.T.S. on (03) 52486055 for a brochure.

What does the course involve?
This course provides the learner with the basic knowledge and skills required to perform as an Manager Professional in Business industries and outlets.

Length of course.
The course is to be completed in 4 months. There is a workbook for each unit of competency which will assist with your understanding.

Payment Plan.
At FACTS we are able to offer the participant a flexible payment plan. The course only can be paid off over a 4 monthly payments.

Access and equity.
At F.A.C.T.S. we are committed to access and equity. This means that we are ready to help you reach your goal. We provide equal opportunity in all programs and activities, precluding discrimination on the basis of religion, race, age, gender, political affiliation or physical/intellectual disability.

Course Structure.
The course structure is as follows:


UNITS OF COMPETENCY

BSBSMB401A – Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business

BSBSMB402A – Plan small business finances.

BSBSMB403A – Market the small business

BSBSMB404A – Undertake small business planning

BSBCRT501A – Originate and develop concepts.

BSBCUS401A – Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies.

BSBMKG413A – Promote products and services

BSBSMB405A – Monitor and manage small business operations.

BSBSMB407A – Manage a small team.

BSBSMB408B – Manage personal, family, cultural and business obligations.

Completion of the course.
On successful completion of this course each participant will receive a Certificate IV in Small Business Management.

How do I enroll.
All applicants who wish to enroll in the Certificate IV in Small Business Management must contact F.A.C.T.S on (03) 52 486055 and ask for a brochure to be sent out. You can also come out to F.A.C..TS which is located at 61 Leather Street Breakwater 3219 Geelong and pick up a brochure and fill it out there and then. If you received a brochure in the mail, then, once you have filled out the ‘sign me up now form’, send it back to F.A.C.T.S.

What Happens Next?
Once F.A.C.T.S. receives your ‘sign me up now form' and we will then send you out a letter as to your enrollment.