• You want to launch a startup or lead change in a company.
• You want to develop a problem-solving mindset to identify opportunities, adapt to challenges, and innovate in any career.
• You want to build essential skills like strategic thinking, leadership, financial literacy, and networking abilities.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must: 

• Show your ability to think innovatively and outside the box.
• Demonstrate your creativity and initiative.
• Be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Show strong time-management and organisational skills.
• Deliver effective communication skills.
• Show confidence in presenting and speaking to groups.
• Demonstrate your capability to network and build industry relationships.
• Display sound digital literacy - knowledge and skills in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel as well as Search Engines.

This course will give you the skills and knowledge of the key principles and practices of entrepreneurship and new business. This course is ideal if you are in business as a sole trader or contractor or are supporting the establishment of a new venture as part of a larger organisation.

This course covers a vast array of skills used to develop a sound understanding of business requirements in today’s competitive environment. 

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; and undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research and complete assessment requirements. 

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication - Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust. Recognise the benefits of diversity and model inclusive behaviour through seeking to establish interpersonal connections with a diverse range of people.
• Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback. Establish and build relationships to foster a positive team environment.
• Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training. Use your critical thinking skills to challenge ideas evaluate solutions and move towards resolution.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary. Recognise what needs to get done, plan and manage time effectively, and find your motivation to stay on track.
• Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success. Plan, organise, and implement work activities for self and teams to get the tasks completed efficiently.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn! Reflect on strengths and areas for improvement, set future-focused goals, develop a personalised plan, and actively monitor progress toward achieving those goals.
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Develop a comprehensive business plan
  • Conduct research
  • Identify and apply legal, policy and compliance requirements when starting a new business
  • Plan and manage finances for a new business venture
  • Marketing products or services to target audiences
  • Develop business proposals
  • Knowledge of creating operational strategies and procedures
  • Provide good customer service
  • Workplace safety and wellbeing
  • Prioritise work deliverables
  • Design and produce business documents
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning. Assess technological needs of the workplace and implement new software to the team environment.