New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
Gain the technical skills and knowledge directly relevant to leading teams and achieving workplace objectives. Develop the interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills necessary for managing relationships within a workplace environment. Become a dedicated, professional practitioner with a qualification that is highly regarded by employers.
For New Students to this Programme of Study:
Please undertake 4 papers to complete this programme.
BSNS4401BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
BSNS4402TEAM LEADERSHIP
BSNS4403MANAGING TEAMS
BSNS4404SETTING AND MEETING OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with people who can lead effective teams and manage workflows to achieve team and/or entity objectives, when employed in first line management roles.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Lead teams and manage workflows in an effective and ethical manner, in accordance with nga kaupapa o te Tiriti o Waitangi (the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi), and in a multi-cultural environment.
- Manage workflows in an operational context to achieve team objectives.
- Assess actual and/or potential issue(s) and respond appropriately to entity management to contribute to entity objectives.
- Motivate a team to achieve the team's objectives and contribute to the entity's objectives.
- Communicate to develop effective relationships with team members and stakeholders.
- Promote an inclusive environment to value diversity for positive performance for the entity.
- Apply leadership styles effectively in different environments.
- Behave professionally and ethically and in a socially and culturally responsible manner, and apply personal and interpersonal skills to lead teams and manage workflows for the performance of the entity
Entry requirements
General Admission
To be admitted to this programme applicants must hold one of the following:
40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy
credits; or a recognised equivalent;
OR
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3) [Ref: 2452]; or New Zealand Certificate in Business (Introduction to Team Leadership) (Level 3) [Ref: 2453]; or New Zealand Certificate in Business (Introduction to Small Business) (Level 3) [Ref: 2454];
OR
a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above;
OR
a recognised equivalent
Special admission
Any akonga who is 20 years of age or older and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme is eligible for Special Admission. Te Pukenga works with the akonga to ensure they are prepared for their intended programme.
Discretionary admission
Any akonga who is not yet 20 years of age and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme may be eligible for Discretionary Admission. In assessing whether to grant Discretionary Admission, the delegated authority focuses on the applicant’s level of preparedness for their intended programme.
English language requirements
All applicants (international and domestic) for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme. International applicants are required to have an IELTS score of 5.5 (general or academic) with no individual band lower than 5 from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.
Applicants must have access to a workplace environment to be able to undertake the various assessments. Therefore, this course is best suited for those currently in employment or those who will have access to a workplace environment that will allow them to complete the assessments.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificates to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for students to learn at a level and pathway that suits them.
We are home to the Zero Fees Scheme and are the only tertiary provider in New Zealand to offer a no tuition cost education to domestic NZ students for every year of study, at all levels.
We offer SIT programmes at campuses in Invercargill, Queenstown, Gore, and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.
We also have a specialised faculty in rural education at Telford in Balclutha, South Otago.