Business Management: NATED N6 National Certificate

National Accredited Technical Education Diploma (NATED courses) is designed by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Each course builds on the next course. This means that you have to first complete the N4 National Certificate course to complete the next course, which is the N5 National Certificate course. All National Qualifications (NATED Courses) consist of two components:

1. Theory
2. Practical

It takes between 18-36 months for each component to be completed. This means that you must complete 18 months of theory and 18 months of work experience for the full course (N4, N5, and N6 altogether).

Theory

This component of National Qualifications (NATED Courses) consists of various modules that students must complete. These modules give students the knowledge of how to approach the practical component of the course.

Practical

The practical component of this course consists of 18 months of work training. There are 3 ways you can approach your 18 months of work experience. Here is how you can complete your work experience:

• 6 months of theory and then 6 months of work experience
• 12 months of theory and then 12 months of work experience
• 18 months of theory and then 18 months of work experience

For the Business Management Programme, you only need to meet the following entry requirements to gain entry to the course:

• Be at least 16 years or older
• Understand, read and write English
• Have a Matric Certificate, National Senior Certificate or Amended Senior Certificate
• Study through distance learning

These three factors will influence your chances of becoming a Business Manager:

1. Skills
2. Education
3. Work experience

Skills

In order for you to become a successful Business Manager, you need to have skills that should come to you naturally. This does not mean that you cannot become a Business Manager if you do not have these skills but it does help if you already have them. It also makes it easier if you decide to start your career in the business field or to become a Business Manager. The skills you need to have are:

• Communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective management and leadership skills
• Financial skills
• Marketing skills

If you do not have these skills, you can learn them by furthering your studies with our Business Management NATED course.

Education

Even though education is not the only way you can get a position in Business, it does make your life easier. The skills and knowledge you gain when completing a Business Management course will help you when you do find your dream job.

Work Experience

Although skills and education play a huge role in becoming a successful Business Manager, work experience gives you a clear indication of what you need to do in a Business Management role. The more work experience you gain, the greater your chances of finding employment and the greater your skill level.

On average, Business Managers work between 40 to 60 hours per week. Flexible hours and overtime are often required to meet the demands of the business. In turn, Business Managers get paid well and gain excellent benefits.

You need at least 6 months of college education depending on the company you apply to. Remember that each company has its own requirements.

Matric College offers an N4 National Certificate in Business Management that takes between 6 to 12 months to complete.

Yes, Business Management is a good career. Here are some of the reasons why it is a good career:

• This is a scarce skill qualification
• You can learn a wide range of skills 
• You can transfer the skills you learn to other fields

This Is A Scarce Skill Qualification

Scarce skill qualifications are qualifications that are in demand. This means that people with these skills are in demand. Gaining these skills can make students highly employable and increase their earning potential.

You Can Learn A Wide Range Of Skills 

In addition to managing people and a business, you will learn the following skills:

• Human resource management skills
• Marketing skills
• Financial accounting skills
• Entrepreneurial skills
• Operation management skills
• Project management skills

You Can Transfer The Skills You Learn To Other Fields

A transferable skill means exactly what it says, it is a skill that can be transferred. Since you have learned all sorts of skills, you can apply them to virtually any job.

Yes, Business Management is in demand. It is considered a scarce skill. Here is why scarce skill qualifications are considered important:

• Companies need people who have scarce skill qualifications 
• People with these skills have a greater chance of finding employment, which in turn, makes our economy stronger
• You can earn a decent living. This will allow you and your family to live comfortably

Yes, Business Management does pay well. These factors can influence a Business Manager’s salary:

• Your educational background
• Your work experience
• The position you apply for

Your Educational Background

Your educational background determines whether or not a potential employer will hire you and pay you well. If you have completed a comprehensive course or a course that gives you practical training such as our National Qualifications (NATED courses), you have a very good chance of getting hired and getting paid well.

At Matric College we offer National Qualifications and ICB Qualifications. These programmes build on each other. This means that if you need to complete one course to start the next course.

Your Work Experience

The more work experience you have the better your chances of getting paid well. Here is what your salary will look like depending on your work experience:

• Entry-level
• Intermediate level
• Senior-level

The Position You Apply For

The position you apply for can also determine your salary. Below are some Business Management positions and their salaries: