New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4)

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.

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Campus
SIT Online
Qualification
Certificate
Level
4
Credits
60
Duration

17 weeks full-time

Up to four years part-time

Dates
TBC
Fees
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Tuition Fees

Zero tuition fees

Direct Material Costs

$8.00 per credit (incl. GST)

International Fees

$100 per credit

Course Outline

For New Students to this Programme of Study:

Please undertake 4 papers to complete this programme.

BSNS4401 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

BSNS4402 TEAM LEADERSHIP

BSNS4403 MANAGING TEAMS

BSNS4404 SETTING 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.
Course Content

BSNS4401 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

The aim of this course is to develop knowledge, skills and attributes to resolve factors that impact on a business entity and promote workplace relationships.

Internal factors

Resolution factors

Workplace relationships factors

BSNS4402 TEAM LEADERSHIP

The aim of this course is to develop knowledge, skills and attributes to lead effective teams.

Leadership styles

Communication factors

Behavioural factors

BSNS4403  MANAGING TEAMS

The aim of this course is to develop knowledge, skills and attributes to motivate a team and manage team workflow.

Team objective factors

Workflow management factors

BSNS4404 SETTING AND MEETING OBJECTIVES

The aim of this course is to develop knowledge, skills and attributes to manage workflow and address performance and workflow variation.

Workflow factors

Resource allocation factors

Staff factors

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this qualification may be employed in management roles such as a first line manager in a variety of business, cultural, or community contexts.

Application Criteria

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 Maori 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.

Qualification Pathways

This qualification builds on from:

  • New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3) [Ref: 2452]
  • New Zealand Certificate in Business (Introduction to Team Leadership) (Level 3) [Ref: 2453]\
  • New Zealand Certificate in Business (Introduction to Small Business) (Level 3) [Ref: 2454].

Graduates of this qualification may progress to:

  • New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) with strands in Accounting, Administration and Technology, Human Resource Management, Leadership and Management, Marketing and Sales, and Project Management [Ref: 2459]
  • New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 6) with strands in Accounting, Administration and Technology, Human Resource Management, Leadership and Management, Maori Business and Management, Marketing and Sales, and Real Estate [Ref: 2460]
  • other relevant industry qualifications at a higher level.
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