There are two NATED N6 Business Management Qualifications, an N6 Certificate and an N6 Diploma. So, what are these qualifications, and what can you do with them?
Are you studying NATED Business Management N-Levels? Find out what you can do with the final N6 level qualification, and where you can study these courses.
What Is An N6 Qualification?
An N6 Qualification can either be a NATED N6 Certificate or a NATED N6 Diploma in Business Management, or any other NATED Qualification.
The N6 Diploma is the practical side of the qualification, and is an NQF level 6 qualification. It requires 18 months of work experience, and once you have completed it, you will receive a National Diploma.
The N6 Certificate is the last theoretical level before the practical side of the qualification, and is an NQF level 5 qualification. It requires 6 to 12 months of studying, and once you have completed it, you will receive a National Certificate.
What NQF Level Is An N6 Business Management?
The N6 Diploma is an NQF level 6 qualification, while the N6 Certificate is an NQF level 5 qualification.
The N-level Certificates are all NQF level 5 qualifications, only the Diploma is an NQF level 6 qualification. There are (10) ten NQF levels, and each level correlates to an educational level.
| NQF Level | Educational Level |
| 1 | Grade 9/ABET Level 4 |
| 2 | Grade 10 |
| 3 | Grade 11 |
| 4 | Matric (Grade 12)/ Matric Equivalent Certificates |
| 5 | Higher Certificate/N-Level Certificates 4, 5, and 6 |
| 6 | Diploma/Advanced Certificate |
| 7 | Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma |
| 8 | Honour’s Degree/Postgraduate Diploma |
| 9 | Master’s Degree |
| 10 | Doctoral Degree (Doctorate Degree) |
What Is An N6 Qualification Equivalent To?
An N6 Certificate is on the same educational level as a Higher Certificate (NQF Level 5), whereas an N6 Diploma is on the same educational level as a Diploma (NQF Level 6).
Keep in mind that NATED Qualifications might be at the same NQF Levels as the other qualifications on the NQF system, but these qualifications are not equivalent to one another.
This is because NATED Qualifications were designed by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide students with both practical and theoretical knowledge. Which in turn means that these qualifications have:
- A specific purpose
- A specific exit-level outcome
What Subjects Are In Business Management?
There are many subjects you will study in the NATED Business Management Courses. They begin at the first level (N4) of the NATED Business Management Course, and grow as you progress to the N6 level. There are four subjects in each N-level.
| Business Management National N4 Certificate | |
| Qualification | National Certificate |
| NQF Level | 5 |
| Accredited by | QCTO & DHET |
| SAQA ID Number | 66871 |
| Credits | 60 |
| Entry Requirements | Matric – National Senior Certificate (NSC) OR Senior Certificate (Amended) (Adult Matric) |
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| Business Management National N5 Certificate | |
| Qualification | National Certificate |
| NQF Level | 5 |
| Accredited by | QCTO & DHET |
| SAQA ID Number | 66929 |
| Credits | 60 |
| Entry Requirements | Business Management National N4 Certificate |
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| Business Management National N6 Certificate | |
| Qualification | National Certificate |
| NQF Level | 5 |
| Accredited by | QCTO & DHET |
| SAQA ID Number | 66995 |
| Credits | 60 |
| Entry Requirements | Business Management National N5 Certificate |
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| Business Management National N6 Diploma | |
| Qualification | Diploma |
| NQF Level | 6 |
| Accredited by | QCTO & DHET |
| SAQA ID Number | 67036 |
| Credits | 360 |
| Entry Requirements | Business Management National N6 Certificate |
| Subjects | This is the practical part of the qualification and consists of 18 months of work experience |
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Does Business Management Need Maths?
No, you do not need to have Maths to study NATED Business Management. You can study NATED Business Management with Mathematical Literacy.
The only requirement you need to fulfil to study any NATED Course, is to complete your Matric and pass at any passing level. As long as you have passed Matric, you can apply to study a NATED Course.
What Type Of Maths Is Used In Business Management?
The only Maths you need are basic Maths skills, such as fractions, decimals, percentages, statistics and probability.
What Job Can I Do With An N6 Business Management?
The job opportunities you will have will differ depending on whether you have an N6 Certificate or N6 Diploma in Business Management.
| Job opportunities with an N6 Certificate | Job opportunities with an N6 Diploma |
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How Many Credits Does N6 Have?
Each N-level of a NATED Course counts for a number of credits. The credits for each of the N-levels are as follows:
- N4 National Certificate: 60 credits
- N5 National Certificate: 60 credits
- N6 National Certificate: 60 credits
- N6 National Diploma: 360 credits
Can I Apply For University With N6?
No, you cannot apply to study at a university with an N6 Qualification. NATED levels have been designed by the Department of Higher Education and Training to help bridge the youth unemployment gap. These courses do not meet the requirements to apply to universities.
Instead, these courses are career-orientated, and work to give you the theoretical knowledge and practical experience you will need to begin your career once you have completed your National Diploma.
To apply at university, you need to meet these requirements:
- Have passed with a Bachelor’s Degree
- Have a good APS Score
- Have completed certain subjects in High School with certain percentages
Keep in mind that each university has its own entry requirements, and you should always do your research before applying.
Matric College will help you achieve your goal of gaining admission to university. In order to accomplish this, we offer the following Matric Courses:
- Adult Matric – If you do not have Matric
- Matric Upgrade – To improve your marks to gain admission to university
Is Business Management In Demand In South Africa?
Yes, Business Management is currently one of the most in-demand jobs in South Africa. As businesses grow and develop, so their capacity increases, and this means they need more staff to keep the business running. Every business needs a suitable manager.
Which Colleges Does Business Management?
There are many reputable distance learning colleges that offer NATED Business Management Courses. Some of these colleges are:
These colleges all offer NATED Business Management through distance learning. One of the major benefits of this is that you can work to earn an income while you study. Studying through distance learning means you are in control of your study time.
Can I Study NATED Business Management Without Matric?
No, you cannot study NATED Business Management without Matric. All NATED Courses require you to have Matric to apply. In the past, some NATED Courses allowed you to apply with a Matric Equivalent Qualification. However, this is no longer the case.
If you would like to study Business Management without Matric, you can apply to study our ICB Business Management Courses. This course only requires you to have Grade 11 to apply, and it also goes up to the Diploma level.
Alternatively, you could check out our Matric Courses, and look into getting your Matric. We have Matric Courses to help you get your Matric, no matter your age. As long as you have your Grade 9, we can help you achieve your Matric Certificate.
Author: Chloe Bydawell
Editor: Sive Ncanywa
Date: September 20 2022