Course Overview
Are you dreaming of that opportunity to start your own business and become your own boss? Starting a micro business is a great option for those who have the desire to start a new journey. Many people already have a skill set that they would like to put into action and find it difficult to find a job in their specific field of expertise.
This course is an introductory qualification that covers the core skills required to start a new business.
Start a new journey with this new business course! Students will gain the knowledge and some hands-on experience enabling them to consider business options and the required commitment for running a micro business.
The BSB30220 Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business course combines theory with the opportunity to look at options in simulating the processes for starting up and learning what’s involved in running a business along with workshops that will inspire and provide tools for planning the way forward. We have a team of trainers with a wealth of experience in running micro businesses who will offer support and guidance throughout the course.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
Course outline
Students will gain the knowledge via a classroom or remote classroom environment and then get the opportunity to apply this knowledge with a simulated business start-up.
In this course you will learn about the requirements of a starting and running a new business including:
- Looking at opportunities available for business
- How to create a business proposal
- Looking at the resources and financials required
- How to comply with regulations and laws
- Getting organised and being aware of the commitment
- Looking at risks and budgets
- Using social media to your advantage
Course outcome
Students will gain a basic understanding of the core requirements of starting and running a micro business. Students will then have the opportunity to use previous skills and knowledge in a particular industry to consider starting and running a business in their field of expertise.
Students will learn:
- How to investigate opportunities for business, gain the knowledge to get started
- How to develop a business proposal to present to an investor or bank
- How to organise the financial needs for a new business venture
- Compliance required for a new business
- Resources needed for a new business
- How to organise and prioritise work
- How to determine risks for a new business
- Develop a budget for both personal and business
- Social media and communication methods for business networks
What is involved
Time commitment
This course involves 30 days of classroom-based learning.
Some additional self-paced study will be required outside of the class. We recommend students plan for the same amount of self-paced learning as they have in the classroom, but the actual time required will depend on each student's prior skills and experience of the industry and prior educational background.
Assessment
Assessment (including recognition of prior learning) must:
- Meet the requirements of the relevant training package or accredited course, and
- Be conducted in accordance with the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence, and
- Meet workplace and, where relevant, regulatory requirements.
For this course assessment will entail the following:
- Written assessments and/or verbal assessments
- Practical simulation and group role play
- Independent and/or group research and class presentation
- Work placement practical skills and observations assessment
You will be informed when assessments are to take place.
What you need to know
Entry requirements
Prerequisite: Essential
An appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills is required to enrol in this course. Macquarie Community College may conduct an LLN assessment as part of the pre-enrolment process unless other evidence of competency is available.
Prerequisite: Desirable
Students should have a basic digital literacy and knowledge of Microsoft applications (particularly Word) as several units will require access to these. The course will cover the use of some of these applications but assumes familiarity and some prior knowledge of how to navigate these.
If students do not have this, we suggest a Digital Literacy course be undertaken prior to this qualification.
What you need to provide
- All course material is provided and inclusive with course fees
- Notepad and pen
For remote learning online Zoom classes students will need a stable internet connection on computer or laptop to participate.
Fees and government subsidies
Smart and Skilled provides government-subsidised training and higher-level courses to help you get skills to find a job and advance your career.
If you're a prospective student, please visit: https://www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au/smart-and-skilled/ where you will find everything you need to know about the Smart and Skilled program before you enrol.
*Eligibility criteria apply. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government, and as a result your fee is determined through Training Services NSW formal eligibility criteria.
Students will need to supply the required evidence in accord with the requirements of Smart and Skilled eligibility.
Not eligible for Subsidised Training: $5,600
Contact us today or call on 1300 845 888 to check your eligibility.
What you can do next
Study pathway
Upon completion of this course, you can study a wide range of Business courses at Cert III or IV level including in areas including – Business Administration, Customer Engagement, Leadership and Management such as;
- BSB30120 Certificate III in Business
- BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business
- BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management