AE150

Operating a Small Business Skill Set

Learn Practical Day-to-Day Skills in Small Business

AE150 – Operating a Small Business Skill Set (Fee Free)

Start Date

22nd of April, 2021

Duration

14 weeks

Delivery Method

Online Classes
Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm

Units

Quick Info

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Next Start Date

22nd of April, 2021

Course Duration

14 weeks

Delivery Method

Online Classes
Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm

Pre-Requisites

N/A

This Skill Set is 100% Free for everyone!

If you are a small business owner, or want to become a small business owner, or even if you’d like to become job ready to work in an administration position in a small business, then this skill set is perfect for you!

Not only that, but the Operating a Small Business Skill Set is 100% free for everyone!

Why TrainSmart?

Course Overview

Study the Operating a Small Business Skill Set

This Skill Set is 100% Free for everyone!

The AE150 Operating a Small Business Skill Set is a government-funded Skill Set designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge in small-scale business. During this free 14-week course you’ll learn the fundamentals of running your own small business in various areas of day-to-day business operations.

What will you learn in the Operating a Small Business Skill Set?

You will gain the skills and knowledge to be job ready in the small business industry. This training includes how to design and produce business documents and publications, how to design and develop digital text-based documents, how to develop and create spreadsheets through the use of cloud-based and non-cloud based applications, how to identify financial requirements of a business, including cash flow projections, profit targets and financial support strategies. You will also be taught how to understand and implement Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, policies and procedures, and how to create and build a social media presence.

How will you study the Operating a Small Business Skill Set?

In this online business course, you will learn by joining our online virtual classes and given assessments to complete in our online student portal. Weekly live online classes (via Zoom) are scheduled for Thursday from 9:30 am-12:30 pm where you’ll be guided through each unit by TrainSmart Australia’s team of Business and IT trainers.

You’ll also receive the opportunity to gain one-to-one feedback from our Business and IT Trainers after

In order to gain this free funded course, you must be able to commit to attending the scheduled online classes.

How long is the Operating a Small Business Skill Set?

This is a 14-week course.

entry Requirements

This Skill Set is 100% Free for everyone!

If you are a small business owner, or want to become a small business owner, or even if you’d like to become job-ready to work in an administrative position in a small business, then this skill set is perfect for you!

Not only that, but the Operating a Small Business Skill Set is 100% free for everyone!

The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as service and resource fees*

Modules

This qualification is made up of the following units of competency. All units of competency must be completed in order to successfully attain the AE150 – Operating a Small Business Skill Set (Fee Free).

The AE150 – Operating a Small Business Skill Set (Fee Free) is broken up into the following Modules.

Click each module title to learn more about the units within each module.

Modules

The AE150 – Operating a Small Business Skill Set (Fee Free) is broken up into the following Modules.

Design and produce business documents

BSBITU306

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce various business documents and publications. It includes selecting and using a range of functions on a variety of computer applications. It applies to individuals who possess fundamental skills in computer operations and keyboarding. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate theoretical knowledge of document design and production to provide technical advice and support to a team.

Design and produce digital text documents

BSBITU313

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to digitally design and develop text-based documents using advanced features of word processing applications/platforms. It applies to individuals who possess fundamental skills in digital device operation, and basic skills in operation of word processing applications. They may work as individuals who provide administrative support within an enterprise, or may be technical/knowledge experts responsible for production of their own digital documents.

Design and produce spreadsheets

BSBITU314

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop spreadsheets through the use of both cloud-based and non-cloud based spreadsheet applications. It applies to individuals employed in a range of environments who tend to be personally responsible for designing and working with spreadsheets under minimal supervision. These individuals are generally required to have intermediate knowledge and understanding of a number of spreadsheet applications.

Plan small business finances

BSBSMB402

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify financial requirements of a business, including profit targets, cash flow projections and strategies to garner financial support. It applies to individuals who operate a small business or work within an existing micro or small businesses and interpret financial data.

Apply knowledge of WHS laws in the workplace

BSBWHS307

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand work health and safety (WHS) laws, and comply with them in one’s own workplace. The unit applies to those who contribute to compliance with WHS laws as part of their WHS responsibilities, which are in addition to their main duties.

Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement

ICTWEB201

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish a social networking presence, using social media tools and applications. It includes the requirement to review, compare, and use different types of social networking tools and applications. It applies to information and communications technology (ICT) personnel who need to develop a social networking web presence for a small or large office environment, using social media tools and applications.

Job Outcomes

Operating a Small Business Skill Set Career Opportunities

On completion of the AE 150 Operating a Small Business Skill Set, you will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for 6 units which will open up a pathway and provide credit transfers into the following qualifications;

Diploma of Business
Diploma of Business Administration

Available Subsidies for this course

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Jobs and Skills WA – Skills Ready Government subsidy, you must reside in Western Australia and meet;

1. One of the eligibility criteria in Category 1, AND;
2. One of the eligibility criteria from Category 2;

Category 1

You are an Australian Citizen

You hold a sub-class 309, 444, 785, 790, 820, or 826 visa

You are a partner or dependant of a holder of a temporary Visa sub-class 457

You hold a Bridging Visa E (subclasses 050 and 051) with a valid application for a visa sub-class 785 or 790

Category 2

This Job Ready Skill Set is 100% free for everyone!

* Please note, you can only enrol and claim ONE Job’s and Skills WA subsidy at a time. If you are currently enrolled in another course through Job’s and Skills WA (Including Lower Fees, Local Skills AND Skills Ready), you must either complete or withdraw from that course before enrolling in a new course. The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as service and resource fees*