Faculty of Finance and Accounting

National Certificate: N6 Financial Management

It is important to share that historic NATED qualifications are being phased out and the last dates of examinations for N6 Financial 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: Bookkeeping
  • Waterfall School of Business Skills Certificate: Payroll and Monthly SARS


This course builds on the knowledge and skills you gained in the previous levels, and further prepares you for a career in financial management.


Studying this course may be a good option if:



  • You have already completed the N5-level course.
  • You want to develop your financial management skills further.
  • You want to work towards your National Diploma, which you can apply for once you have completed the N4 – N6 Certificates and have gained 18 months of relevant practical experience.
  • You plan on furthering your education at university-level in future.

Duration of Study

1 Year

Fact Sheet

Course code:

EN6015-04


Accreditation status:

  • Fully accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
  • SAQA ID: 66998
  • NQF Level 5
  • 60 Credits


Duration:

12 months


Entry requirements:

N5 Financial Management


Topics covered:

  • Entrepreneur and Business Management N6
  • Financial Accounting N6
  • Cost and Management Accounting N6
  • Computerised Financial Systems N6


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: N6 Financial Management from the DHET.

  • After students have completed this course and submitted proof that they have gained 18 months of relevant practical experience, they will be awarded a National N6 Diploma (360 credits).