| College: |
College SA |
| Course: |
Business Literacy
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| School: |
Bookkeeping and Accounting |
| Programme Type: |
Short Course |
| Partner Institute: |
ICB - The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers |
| Award Type: |
Short Course Certificate |
| Award Issued by: |
ICB - The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers |
| Accredited by: |
FASSET |
| SAQA ID: |
N/A |
| NQF Level: |
N/A |
| Course Duration: |
7 - 9 months |
| Entrance Criteria: |
You should be competent in:
- Grade 10 level Communication
- Grade 10 level Mathematical Literacy
- You should have a good understanding of bookkeeping
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This skills programme is designed to equip learners with the basic numerical and communication skills required to operate effectively in business. Although Business Literacy is not one of the core subjects, it is essential you complete this subject to obtain your unit standard based qualification on NQF levels 3, 4 and 5.
WHAT IS BUSINESS LITERACY?
Business Literacy is a very useful course that will equip you with the skills to communicate effectively in a business environment.
When you study the Business Literacy course, you will learn to communicate effectively, work effectively in a team, and how to manage conflict. You will learn to do basic mathematics, and how to apply it in the workplace. Finally you will learn how to apply everything to your everyday life, both in the workplace and socially.
COURSE STRUCTURE SUMMARY
In order to successfully complete Business Literacy, all of the following Learning Modules must be completed:
• Learning Module 1: Business Literacy – The key principles of effective business communication
• Learning Module 2: Business Literacy – Spoken communication
• Learning Module 3: Business Literacy – Written communication
• Learning Module 4: Business Literacy – Work readiness
• Learning Module 5: Working with numbers: an introduction
• Learning Module 6: Working with fractions and decimal numbers
• Learning Module 7: Percentages, ratios, proportions and equations.
• Learning Module 8: Using interest rates in business
• Learning Module 9: Measure, analyse and communicate workplace data
• Learning Module 10: Business communication – Putting it all together
• Learning Module 11: Business numeracy – Putting it all together
ASSESSMENT AND AWARD
Once you have successfully completed the necessary assignments prescribed by College SA, you may apply to complete the examinations with the ICB. Upon successful completion of your one exam, ICB will certify you with a statement of competence showing the respective unit standards which you have completed and FASSET will award you with a Unit Standard Certificate.
WHY SHOULD I STUDY BUSINESS LITERACY?
Effective communication is the basis of success in any business. To be able to communicate effectively, you will need to know what to communicate to who. You will need to know how to communicate your information. Business Literacy will give you all the tools you need to be able to communicate effectively in a business environment. You will also learn how to use basic mathematics in the business. All of these are skills that will carry over into your everyday life. It will enhance the way you live and work.
IS THE BUSINESS LITERACY THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU?
If you answer YES to these questions, then this course is the course for you! Get right in there and register for this course!
1. Do you wish to register for a course that is endorsed by a Professional Institute?
2. Do you wish to register for a course that will give you skills in Bookkeeping?
3. Are you thinking about becoming one of the following: a Junior Bookkeeper, an Accounts Clerk, a Debtors Clerk, a Creditors Clerk, or a Payroll Clerk?
4. Would you like to increase your knowledge and skills of Bookkeeping without having to attend any classes or seminars?
5. Do you want to work in a business?
6. Do you want to improve your communication skills?
What will I get with my Course?
• A Welcome Pack with Tactics for Winning
• Excellent study material approved by the ICB
• Your personal tutor to help you with your studies
• Regular contact from the College to keep you on track
• A regular newsletter with important College information and news about other students!
OTHER COURSES YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN:
• Computerised Bookkeeping
• Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns
• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
• Cost and Management Accounting
• Business Law and Accounting Control
• Financial Statements
• Income Tax Returns
• Corporate Strategy
• Management Accounting Control Systems
• Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks
• Accounting Theory and Practice
Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to find out how you can register for one of these courses.
INTERESTED? WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?
If you would like to find out more about BUSINESS LITERACY, fill in this short Form and then one of our friendly Student Registrars will respond to your questions and provide you with all the information you need.
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