Faculty of Commerce

National Certificate: N5 Business Management

It is important to share that historic NATED qualifications are being phased out and the last dates of examinations for N5 Business Management have been published. If you are wanting to go on this learning journey, please enquire with our student advisors to ensure that you can be enrolled in time. If you would like to consider an alternative, you may choose from:


  • Waterfall School of Business Skills Certificate: Business Management


This course builds on the knowledge and skills you gained in the previous level, and further prepares you for a career in business.


Studying this course may be a good option if:



  • You have already completed the N4-level course.
  • You want to develop your business management skills further.
  • You want to meet the entry requirements for the N6-level course.
  • You plan on furthering your education at university-level in future.

Duration of Study

1 Year

Fact Sheet

Course code:

EN5072-04


Accreditation status:

  • Fully accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
  • SAQA ID: 66929
  • NQF level 5
  • 60 credits


Duration:

12 months


Entry requirements:

N4 Business Management


Topics covered:

  • Entrepreneur and Business Management N5
  • Sales Management N5
  • Labour Relations N5
  • Computer Practice N5 / Computer Practice N4


Assessments:

Students are required to complete the following:

  • 1 assignment per topic (subject)
  • 2 internal summative assessments per topic (subject)
  • 1 external exam per topic (subject)


Type of certificate awarded:

  • Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement : N5 Business Management from the DHET.