National Certificate in Business Administration and Computing (Level 2)

This qualification recognises a broad range of entry level business administration and computing skills and knowledge required by the business community.

The Compulsory section includes unit standards that cover entry-level knowledge and skills that are necessary for safe operation in Business Administration.

The flexible nature of the Elective section of this qualification allows programmes to reflect the needs of the candidate and their work environment, which may include: use of technology, use of telephones, keyboard skills, customer service, information processing, communication, and contributing to the team in the workplace. Minimum credits specified for interpersonal communications and writing recognise the need for competencies that underpin all business administration roles.

The Balance section allows a greater choice of skills and knowledge to promote greater relevance to candidate and workplace needs.

This qualification is the first of four qualifications in Business Administration for people seeking employment and/or further training and education through an accredited provider or through work-based training programmes.

The qualification provides a foundation for the National Certificate in Business Administration and Computing (Level 3) [Ref: 0633], the National Certificate in Business Administration (Level 4) [Ref: 0634], and the National Diploma in Business Administration (Level 5) [Ref: 0370]. Alternatively, it could lead to other qualifications in the Business and Computing and Information Technology fields.

The Whakatōhea Māori Trust Boards long term vision "Ko te kai hoki i Waiaua" - "To be “the food bowl that feed’s the world” describes what the organisation will look like in the future.  It serves as a guiding beacon that describes the future that the organisation aspires to be.  

This vision confirms our entrepreneurial spirit, grounded in the knowledge (mātauranga), and history of our cultural identity, language and heritage of being Whakatōhea.  It weaves together our past, present and future Strategic aspirations for being well educated, healthy, socially interactive, economically and commercially sound, and living in a resilient and prosperous environment.

Our Strategic Plan sets the direction for the Trust Board so that we the Board can better support ngā uri o te Whakatōhea and build a united and prosperous Whakatōhea nation. 

Our team who are employed by the Board are committed to making positive progress and realize that it is not just what we do as an organisation but how we do it that matters.  The tremendous work that is presently being sewn together to set our future generations paths are determined by the work that is greatly achieved together as a team to serve our whānau and hapū.  Supporting them to achieve their aspirations, and to foster a strong and vibrant Whakatōhea.  We have mapped a path where future generations may travel, and on the journey they will see the work that has been achieved by a dedicated & committed team.

Our aim is to ensure that our present assets are set by the foundations of our Vision, Purpose and Values guided by our Rangatira to lift and nurture the growth of our future generations.  Protecting and growing our cultural assets, natural assets and economic assets are important to us.  While these are all important, we realize that our people are our greatest asset - He Tangata, mai te iti ki te rahi. We cannot lose sight of this. 

This is a time now for healing and moving forward;  Tāwharaua Whakatōhea.