AE617 Operate A Small Business Skill Set

WA Government subsidies are available for this course. To be eligible under the Jobs and Skills WA - Skill Ready program, you must be:

1. attend all classes in Perth CBD;
2. living and working in Western Australia;
3. have left school;
4. be one of the following:
   • Australian citizen;
   • New Zealand citizen;
   • Permanent Resident; or
   • Holder of a temporary resident visa approved by the Government of Western Australia Department of Training and Workforce Development. For more details on visa categories, please contact us on 1800 678 073.

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AE617 Operate a Small Business Skill Set consists of 5 units of study:

• BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents
• BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets
• BSBWHS307 Apply knowledge of WHS laws in the workplace
• BSBESB403 Plan finances for new business ventures
• ICTWEB306 Develop web presence using social media

The units in the Skill Set are nationally recognised and may be used as credit towards further qualifications. On completion you will receive a Statement of Attainment.

This Skill Set is delivered via a combination of face-to-face classes and online study.

This is a very effective way to learn, offering students hands-on learning with expert trainers along with the opportunity to complete studies at their own pace, in their own time and environment. Class attendance is required for this course, there are 10 weekly face-to-face classes held in Perth CBD covering all learning concepts for the units of competency.

We provide you with the following:

• Quality materials
• Amazing Support from our assessors and student support team
• Assessments
• Student Facebook group

You will have up to 6 months to complete AE617 Operating a Small Business Skill Set.

As an online course, the time it will take to complete is flexible and dependent on your ability, knowledge and time available.

It is expected that the students may need up to 155 hours of study and assessment time, particularly for those who are new to business operations, students familiar with the learning concepts may complete the course faster. It is important that you choose a pace that suits your needs.

Students attend 10 weekly classes and are required to allocate additional online study towards completing course assessments.

Next Start dates are:

• Thursday, 29 May 2025
• Tuesday, 17 June 2025

To complete this course, you will need access to:

• a laptop (not a tablet) with a mouse to bring to face-to-face classes.
• Microsoft Word and Excel - full desktop versions/apps.
• A reliable internet connection at home to complete assessments as all data files and learning activities are available via our student platform.

You will also need to have basic computer skills e.g. know how to download files, open and save documents.

Our learning materials are based on the full desktop version of the software using Microsoft Windows.
If you are using an Apple device, please contact a Course advisor before enrolling as certain as features and commands may differ or not be available.

Applied Education will provide free WIFI during face-to-face classes.

Important: This course does not include access to Microsoft software.

Digital (non-printable and non-editable) training manuals are included as part of the course.

The course content is accessed via our online student portal extra learning materials and classroom recordings also available.

Pre-course

Before starting this course, you will be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) questionnaire. This quick questionnaire is used to determine your LLN skill level so that we can best support you in your studies.

Units

The Unit assessments are completed using a variety of methods and comprise of theoretical and practical exercises. Some assessments will be conducted during the classroom sessions under the supervision of your trainer, the remainder will need to be completed by students during their own time.

The Units of Competency in Operate a Small Business Skill Set are nationally recognised and may be used as credit toward further study including:

Certificate III in Business
Certificate IV in Business