Course Outline

This comprehensive course is designed to equip learners with essential skills for personal and professional effectiveness in a business environment. The program covers a range of topics, including self-management, budgeting, teamwork, asset management, project participation, cultural awareness, ethical compliance, and fraud prevention. By completing this course, learners will develop the necessary competencies to contribute effectively to workplace operations and enhance overall business performance.

Module 1: Achieve Personal Effectiveness in a Personal Environment (US: 110021)

• • Develop strategies for self-management and productivity.
  • Enhance time management and goal-setting skills.
  • Improve decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

     

Module 2: Apply the Budget Functions in a Budget Unit (US: 13941)

• • Understand key budgeting concepts and principles.
  • Learn how to develop, monitor, and control a budget.
  • Apply budgeting techniques to improve financial management.

Module 3: Apply Knowledge of Self and Team to Develop a Plan to Enhance Team Performance (US: 13912)

• • Assess individual and team strengths and weaknesses.
  • Develop strategies to improve team collaboration and efficiency.
  • Implement action plans to enhance workplace performance.

Module 4: Describe and Apply the Management of Stock and Fixed Assets in a Business Unit (US: 13945)

• • Understand stock and asset management principles.
  • Learn techniques for monitoring and controlling stock levels.
  • Ensure the effective use and maintenance of business assets.

Module 5: Work as a Project Team Member (US: 10135)

• • Understand the role and responsibilities of a project team member.
  • Apply project management principles to contribute effectively.
  • Enhance communication and collaboration within project teams.

Module 6: Display Cultural Awareness in Dealing with Customers and Colleagues (US: 7791)

• • Develop cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.
  • Improve customer service skills through cultural awareness.
  • Foster an inclusive and positive workplace environment.

Module 7: Comply with Organisational Ethics (US: 10022)

• • Understand the importance of ethical conduct in the workplace.
  • Learn about corporate governance and ethical decision-making.
  • Apply ethical principles to workplace scenarios.

Module 8: Describe and Assist in the Control of Fraud in an Office Environment (US: 110026)

• • Identify different types of fraud in an office setting.
  • Learn strategies to prevent, detect, and report fraudulent activities.
  • Assist in implementing fraud prevention measures within an organization.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for professionals, administrators, and employees seeking to improve their workplace effectiveness, financial management skills, teamwork, and ethical decision-making.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will:
✔ Enhance their personal and professional effectiveness.
✔ Understand and apply financial and asset management principles.
✔ Contribute effectively to team and project environments.
✔ Develop cultural awareness and ethical decision-making skills.
✔ Assist in fraud prevention and workplace security.

These are requirements for the skills programme.

• Ability to access your learning material online once accepted.
• A PC, Tablet or Smartphone.
• Access to a reliable internet connection.
• Active email account.
• Attend online workshops.
• Required to upload and submit work online.
• Ability to attend any of our branches in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Learning assumed to be in place and recognition of prior learning.
Learners accessing this Qualification should be competent in:
Communication at NQF level 3. (Grade 11 or National (vocational) Certificates level 3)
Mathematical Literacy at NQF level 3. (Grade 11 or National (vocational) Certificates level 3)
Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3. (Grade 11 or National (vocational) Certificates level 3)

Course Start date: To Be Confirmed

*Please note that all summative exams and remedial assessments must be completed in person at one of our campuses located in Durban, Cape Town, or Johannesburg.

This Programme if successfully completed has 38 credits that can be used towards the following qualification

• Business Administration Services (SAQA 61595) at NQF level 4 (Matric or Grade 12), Credits 140