Construction Entrepreneurship

SAQA Qualification ID: SP-NC-BCC-C-3-CEF-5-43

Minimum Credits: 47

NQF Level: 3

Duration: This qualification is run over 4 weeks

A credit bearing CETA registered skills programme offered on a full-time basis over 4 weeks. 

The purpose of this course is to give new entrants to the construction industry a good understanding of the basics of the construction business. It is also suitable for learners in construction industry who are looking to further develop their business skills. 

Learners accredited with this course will be able to specify and select building and civil construction materials, tools and equipment, use mathematics to plan and control personal and/or household budgets, income and expenditure, procure and review a tender      document and use marketing resources to meet business objectives. 

Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2. 

• Demonstrate an understanding of marketing objectives and resources.
• Procure materials, tools and equipment in accordance with all relevant procedures for procurement and storage specific to task.
• Investigate various aspects of financial transactions including costs, prices, revenue, cost price, selling price, loss and profit.
• Prepare and complete a tender document.
• Apply basic business principles to sell their services, manage payment processing and conduct all business in an ethical, professional manner.